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.
Colleges & Schools
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.
$5,000 for Manderson Team at the Katz Invitational Case Competition
Members of a Manderson Graduate School of Business MBA case team home took multiple awards from the recent Katz Invitational Case Competition on Feb. 8-9 at the University of Pittsburgh.
UA Announces Outstanding Graduate Student Awards for 2018-2019
The University of Alabama Graduate School has announced the recipients of the 2018-2019 Outstanding Graduate Student awards. The awards will be presented as a part of UA Honors Week.
UA Report: Logistics Infrastructure Unprepared for E-Commerce
As the consumption economy shifts from brick and mortar retail to e-commerce, states that do not invest in improvements to infrastructure will lose ground in economic development, according to a new paper by the Alabama Center for Real Estate.