College of Human Environmental Sciences
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.
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
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.
UA to Hold 2019 Summer Commencement Exercise Aug. 3
The University of Alabama will hold its summer commencement exercise Saturday, Aug. 3, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.
Interior Design Instructor Restores 1840s Mansion
Bringing your work home with you takes on a whole new meaning with Ian Crawford, an interior design instructor in UA’s department of clothing, textiles and interior design.
UA Faculty, Staff Help College-Prep Campers Explore Possibilities
For the UA Early College staff members tasked with planning and operating the annual Leaders Exploring Academic Possibilities camp, their first signal of success was a successful pilot 2016 and immediate addition of a second week of programs.
Food Safety Tips for Your July 4 Party
Denise DeSalvo, a registered dietitian and instructor in UA’s department of human nutrition and hospitality management, teaches a course on food safety and sanitation, and has several tips to keep in mind when preparing your favorite July Fourth dishes.
Distance Students Provide Nutrition Plans for ‘Silent Injury’ Survivors
The University of Alabama recently partnered with the Alabama Head Injury Foundation to conduct the Bright Ideas TBI Camp at the Capstone for 10 traumatic brain injury survivors and their caregivers.
Doctoral Student Reviews Dietary Guidelines for Actor’s Foundation
When Christine Ferguson was a UA freshman, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in the medical field. Now she’s pursuing a doctorate at UA and is fascinated by the role nutrition plays in a person’s ailment.