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UA Professor to Play Role in Upgrade of Particle Detector in Antarctica

Dr. Dawn Williams, UA professor of physics and astronomy, is part of the team that will upgrade the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, the Antarctic detector that identified the first likely source of high-energy neutrinos and cosmic rays.

Dr. Richard Friend

Friend Named Dean of UA’s College of Community Health Sciences

A physician with extensive administrative experience in family medicine at two universities and who also spent 10 years in private practice has been named dean of The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences.

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Expanded CFO Roles a Plus for Corporate Governance

Managers from a financial background can fulfill operational roles admirably, according to a new study of corporate governance led by a University of Alabama business professor.

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Through the Glass Ceiling

There is a wealth of research into the factors influencing the climb up the corporate ladder, but not much study of what happens after women become chief executive officers.

Interior Design Instructor Restores 1840s Mansion

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.

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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.

Independence Day Brings More Traffic Fatalities

Independence Day Brings More Traffic Fatalities

During the past five years, the five days around the Fourth of July averaged three fatal crashes a day, 29% higher than the average of fatal crashes per day the rest of the year, according to a study by UA’s Center for Advanced Public Safety.

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Inspired by Community, Eager to Better Alabama

As much as Tuscaloosa has grown in recent years, it still has a “small-town feel” that continues to empower UA doctoral student Lauren Rollins as both a leader and educator.

Food Safety Tips for Your July 4 Party

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.

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Heat’s On! Tuscaloosa Has Historically Been a Hot City

Is T-Town’s high heat a trait that’s only been a part of the Tuscaloosa experience in recent memory, or has it always been this way? Dr. David Keellings, an assistant professor of geography, said the answer is both yes and no.