Even if Doing a Good Job, Women CEOs More Likely to be Fired
Women CEOs are much more likely than male CEOs to be dismissed, even when the women are performing well, according to research from The University of Alabama.
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In Frigid Greenland, Engineering Student Helps Understand Climate
Joshua Nunn had never been outside the United States before graduate school before a visit to Greenland where he helped provide perspectives on improving climate models.
RISE Students Perform Thanksgiving Play
The five-year-old students of RISE were delighted to perform for their families.
UA to Offer State’s First MFA in Dance Program
The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance will offer the state’s first Master of Fine Arts in dance program starting in fall 2020.
Racial Disparity in State Prisons Declined Moderately Since 1995
The racial disparity in incarceration in state prisons between black and white American men declined between 1995 and 2014, but black Americans are still imprisoned at a high rate, according to recent research from The University of Alabama.
Auburn Natives Call a Crimson-Covered College Home
While the sports rivalry between UA and Auburn can be intense, it’s usually all in good fun, and it doesn’t stop students from crossing the figurative gulf to seek an education across the state.
UA Students Behind ‘Fearful Girl’ Project
Two UA students were behind a well-known statue’s temporary transformation into a statement on gun violence.
Charity Fashion Show to Feature Students’ Designs
Ten UA students’ fashion designs will hit the runway on Sunday as part of Fashion for Life, the College of Human Environmental Sciences’ annual fashion show that raises money for a selected charity.
Going to Grandma’s for Thanksgiving? Drive Safely, Especially if Arriving Early
More than half of all vehicle crashes during the week of Thanksgiving last year occurred in the three days before the holiday, according to a recent study of state traffic data by University of Alabama researchers.
UA Grad Student, University Club Chef Partner in Food Championships
As one team from Tuscaloosa makes a championship run on the gridiron, another team with ties to The University of Alabama is getting ready to take on thousands in the largest competition in Food Sport.