UMC Hosts Fifth Annual Brussels Sprout Challenge at Heart Walk
The fifth annual Brussels Sprout Challenge, hosted by University Medical Center as part of the American Heart Association’s West Alabama Heart Walk, will be held Saturday, March 2.
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Artists Cross Disciplines in Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre
For five straight days — Feb. 26 to March 2 — a masterful showcase of dance, art, music and more will collide in the Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre.
‘Die Fledermaus’ Returns to UA Opera Theatre
After nearly 30 years, the German operetta returns, but for three performances only.
Alabama Astrobotics’ New Lab Mirrors Competition Space
The Alabama Astrobotics team has recently migrated to its own space in a state-of-the-art lab.
100 Alabama Miles Challenge Inspires Alabamians to Get Outside
A statewide program encouraging all Alabamians to live a more active and healthy lifestyle begins its 2019 season with a kickoff event March 2 in Birmingham’s Railroad Park.
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
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
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
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.
Back in the Game: Memphis Native Recaptures Love of Sport at UA
Avery Downing was a “non-traditional recruit” for The University of Alabama’s Adapted Athletics program.