Colleges & Schools

Researcher: Disparities Exist in News Coverage of Terror Attacks

Researcher: Disparities Exist in News Coverage of Terror Attacks

Terror attacks carried out by Muslims receive on average 357 percent more media coverage than those committed by other groups, according to a University of Alabama researcher’s newly published study.

In UA Research, Tiny Worm Mimics Key Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s

In UA Research, Tiny Worm Mimics Key Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s

Researchers at The University of Alabama have shown a tiny worm can replicate genetic causes of Alzheimer’s disease, expanding the breadth of preclinical models for the disease.

Nonprofits Benefit from UA’s Student-Run Communications Firm

Nonprofits Benefit from UA’s Student-Run Communications Firm

Capstone Agency, The University of Alabama’s nationally affiliated, student-run communications firm, recently held its third annual CreateAthon.

Executives Cite Education, Workforce Training as State’s Top Issue

Executives Cite Education, Workforce Training as State’s Top Issue

Alabama business executives cite education and workforce training as the top issue facing the state, according to a survey by a University of Alabama Center.

$5,000 for Manderson Team at the Katz Invitational Case Competition

$5,000 for Manderson Team at the Katz Invitational Case Competition

Members of a Manderson Graduate School of Business MBA case team home took multiple awards from the recent Katz Invitational Case Competition on Feb. 8-9 at the University of Pittsburgh.

UA Announces Outstanding Graduate Student Awards for 2018-2019

UA Announces Outstanding Graduate Student Awards for 2018-2019

The University of Alabama Graduate School has announced the recipients of the 2018-2019 Outstanding Graduate Student awards. The awards will be presented as a part of UA Honors Week.

UA Report: Logistics Infrastructure Unprepared for E-Commerce

UA Report: Logistics Infrastructure Unprepared for E-Commerce

As the consumption economy shifts from brick and mortar retail to e-commerce, states that do not invest in improvements to infrastructure will lose ground in economic development, according to a new paper by the Alabama Center for Real Estate.

African Films, Oscar-Nominated Local Documentary Highlight Festival

African Films, Oscar-Nominated Local Documentary Highlight Festival

The University of Alabama’s College of Community Health Sciences will co-sponsor the 7th annual Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival Feb. 16 at Central High School. 

UA Recognizes Leadership, Innovation with 2019 Premier Awards

UA Recognizes Leadership, Innovation with 2019 Premier Awards

The University of Alabama will recognize the recipients of the 2019 Premier Awards – the top individual honors for scholarship, leadership and service — at a dinner Thursday, Feb. 21, as well as during Honors Week.