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People sitting within the Plank Center.

Plank Center Sponsors, Joins Study Spanning 80 Countries

The University of Alabama’s Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations will sponsor and participate in a study of the communication industry in North America, addressing topics such as “fake news,” leadership performance, personal stress of communication professionals and more.

Green for Green

Green for Green

Renewable energy is clean, ecologically responsible and sustainable, unlike energy dependent on fossil fuels. But, for companies in the United States, renewable energy needs to also be a viable business venture. Fortunately, it is.

On Road to Possible Fourth Title, Robotics Team Tackles New Challenge

On Road to Possible Fourth Title, Robotics Team Tackles New Challenge

NASA’s annual robotics challenge presents a new problem for college students to solve, and students at The University of Alabama hope their solution can win the contest for a fourth straight year.

‘All of Us’ Research Journey to Visit UMC

‘All of Us’ Research Journey to Visit UMC

The University of Alabama’s College of Community Health Sciences will kick off its participation in the national All of Us Research Program Thursday, May 10 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the University Medical Center.

‘Go, Bailey, Go!’

‘Go, Bailey, Go!’

Engineering students designed and built a child with physical challenges a car he can drive himself.

Finding a ‘Sweet Home’ Abroad

Finding a ‘Sweet Home’ Abroad

Shelby Smithson, who will earn a master’s degree in social work on Friday, received a Fulbright scholarship and will return to Turkey in September to teach English.

APR Wins National Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award

APR Wins National Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award

Alabama Public Radio is the 2018 winner of the national Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award for Radio for their investigative documentary “Help Wanted: Alabama’s Rural Health Care Crisis.”

Three UA Faculty Members Receive Fulbrights

Three UA Faculty Members Receive Fulbrights

Faculty members receiving Fulbright Awards: Dr. Angela D. Benson, professor of instruction technology; Dr. Steven Jones, professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering; and Dr. Catherine M. Roach, professor in New College in cultural studies and gender studies.