College of Human Environmental Sciences

The name of the Alabama Life Research Institute in silver on a red wall.

ALRI Names First Fellows to Address Rural, Underserved Communities

Eight faculty members have been selected as Alabama Life Research Institute Fellows at The University of Alabama as part of ALRI’s commitment to establishing a foundation of collaboration within the University.

UA President Stuart R. Bell speaking at a commencement ceremony.

UA to Hold 2019 Fall Commencement Exercises Dec. 14

The University of Alabama will hold its fall commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 14, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

UA Study Investigates Students’ Views of Eating Local

UA Study Investigates Students’ Views of Eating Local

Researchers from UA’s College of Human Environmental Sciences will examine factors tied to students’ perceptions of Alabama-grown produce and create a plan to increase awareness and consumption.

Fashion for Life Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Fashion for Life Celebrates 10th Anniversary

UA student fashion designs will hit the runway for the 10th annual Fashion for Life Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. in UA’s Ferguson Center Ballroom.

People with shovels at groundbreaking ceremony

UA’s RISE Center Breaks Ground on Upcoming Addition

The University of Alabama’s RISE Center hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for an addition that will house a state-of-the-art sensory suite.

Watkins: Growth of New RISE Student ‘Amazing’

Watkins: Growth of New RISE Student ‘Amazing’

Emotional expressions that are common between toddlers in daycare settings are significant milestones for Jaden Walker, a 2-year-old student at the RISE Center at The University of Alabama.

A UA researcher stands in his lab.

UA Researcher Studies How Obesity, Sleep Affect Chronic Diseases

A UA researcher recently received an NIH grant to conduct a leading-edge study that will investigate the relationship between obesity and sleep and their role in developing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

Two young children with signage promoting the RISE fundraiser.

UA’s RISE Center Hosts BUY for RISE Fundraiser

The University of Alabama’s RISE Center will host its annual BUY for RISE fundraiser Sept. 13-14.

Out of the Kitchen (Almost) and Into the Workforce

Out of the Kitchen (Almost) and Into the Workforce

Tyler Higginbotham has worked in restaurants since he was 16. As he readies for The University of Alabama commencement on Aug. 3, he’s eager to build a bigger career in the industry and hopefully work for Disney.