Colleges & Schools

UA Engineers Part of Research to Maximize U.S. Fuel Economy

UA Engineers Part of Research to Maximize U.S. Fuel Economy

Engineering researchers at The University of Alabama will test a blend of a new bio-based fuel and diesel fuel as part of a project to reduce soot and greenhouse gas emissions and yield cleaner engine operation in cold-weather conditions.

Men in Leadership Gain from Psychopathic Behavior, Women Punished

Men in Leadership Gain from Psychopathic Behavior, Women Punished

People with psychopathic tendencies are slightly more likely to be a company boss, but a new study finds men are allowed a pass for those inclinations while women are punished.

UA Rural Medical Scholars Program Welcomes New Class

UA Rural Medical Scholars Program Welcomes New Class

Ten students from rural Alabama who plan to become physicians practicing in rural communities in the state have been accepted into The University of Alabama’s Rural Medical Scholars Program for the 2018-19 academic year.

Independence and Self-Advocacy: CrossingPoints’ Mission Grows

Independence and Self-Advocacy: CrossingPoints’ Mission Grows

With the right supports, people with intellectual disabilities can set and reach goals, including the goal of being successful in college.

Honors College Recognized by Main Street Alabama

Honors College Recognized by Main Street Alabama

Main Street Alabama has awarded The University of Alabama Honors College and Main Street Marion an Excellence in Public/Private Partnerships Award.

2018 Homecoming Court Elected

2018 Homecoming Court Elected

The 2018 University of Alabama Homecoming Court was selected in an Oct. 9 student election.

UA Engineers Develop Solution to Child Heat Deaths in Cars

UA Engineers Develop Solution to Child Heat Deaths in Cars

A patent-pending device developed by University of Alabama researchers can alert a cell phone when a human or animal is inside a parked vehicle getting too hot. It monitors carbon dioxide levels from human breath inside the vehicle along with temperature and car movement.

Best Practices, Not Individual Preferences, Bring Job Satisfaction

Best Practices, Not Individual Preferences, Bring Job Satisfaction

Though employees may like their work to cater to their individual preferences, they are predictably more satisfied when the organizational culture matches a set of widely preferred characteristics that provide a fair, supportive and stable work environment.

Economist and Adviser to Lyft Delivers Guest Lecture Oct. 12

Economist and Adviser to Lyft Delivers Guest Lecture Oct. 12

John List, who is globally recognized for his innovative use of field experiments in economics and business, will give a talk on campus Oct. 12 as part of the Lowder Lecture Series.

Alabama’s Indigenous Past Focus of New UA Program

Alabama’s Indigenous Past Focus of New UA Program

A new initiative launched by a team of University of Alabama cultural and research centers aims to showcase some of the most visible remains of the state of Alabama’s indigenous heritage.