J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences

Former Psychology Faculty to Discuss Desegregation at UA

The University of Alabama psychology department will celebrate its influential role in desegregation Friday, Sept. 30 at its first desegregation symposium. The event will begin at 3 p.m. in room 208 of Gordon Palmer Hall on the UA campus.

Philosopher to Discuss Memory and Identity in UA Lecture

Philosopher to Discuss Memory and Identity in UA Lecture

In the first lecture of The University of Alabama’s 2016–2017 Philosophy Today series, Dr. Marya Schechtman will discuss the role of memory using philosophy and neuroscience research.

Changing Neighborhoods, 1960–1975 by Marty. Charcoal on paper. PJ2008.0254

UA’s Paul Jones Gallery of Art Hosts Two Tuscaloosa Elementary Schools

Students from two Tuscaloosa schools will visit The University of Alabama’s Paul R. Jones Gallery during October as part of the Paul R Jones Collection of American Art K-12 Fellows Program.

Open House for UA’s Frank Moody Music Building Wing is Sept. 23

The Frank Moody Music Building, which houses The University of Alabama School of Music and one of its premier ensembles, the Million Dollar Band, was renovated over the summer. The renovation added a 25,000-square-foot wing with two new band halls, locker-room space and practice rooms to support the growth of the music program.

Historical Commission, UA Offer Artifact Day at Old Cahawba

Historical Commission, UA Offer Artifact Day at Old Cahawba

The Alabama Historical Commission and The University of Alabama’s Office of Archaeological Research are partnering to host Artifact Day at Old Cahawba Saturday, Oct. 1.

‘Freedom and Fire!’ an Opera about Civil War, UA Premieres Sept. 29

“Freedom and Fire! A Civil War Story” has its world premiere Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m. at Bryant-Jordan Hall on The University of Alabama campus. An encore performance will be held Oct. 2 at 3 p.m.

Broadway and Silver Screen Hit ‘Doubt’ Comes to UA

Broadway and Silver Screen Hit ‘Doubt’ Comes to UA

Broadway and silver screen hit “Doubt” is coming to The University of Alabama this week.

UA Researchers: Speech, Gestures Impact Political Debate Perceptions

UA Researchers: Speech, Gestures Impact Political Debate Perceptions

University of Alabama researchers are in the midst of analyzing impacts speech disfluencies had on perceptions of the 2012 presidential debates. Once completed, they will turn their attention to debates between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

A Greener Gusher

A Greener Gusher

A University of Alabama chemistry professor and an international group of scientists are working to replace petrochemicals with wood.

UA Researchers Bring HIV Education to Parolees, Probationers

UA Researchers Bring HIV Education to Parolees, Probationers

Analyses of efforts to provide HIV testing and education classes to parolees by a University of Alabama researcher and her colleagues recently published in the top scholastic journal on AIDS research.