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Grasping Antibiotic Resistance Goal of UA, Spring Hill College Project

With a new grant from the National Institutes of Health, researchers at The University of Alabama and Spring Hill College hope their study of a common defense mechanism in bacteria will further development of therapies that could give a class of antibiotics a leg up in the microbial battle.

UA to Host AEJMC Southeast Colloquium, Diversity Symposium

UA to Host AEJMC Southeast Colloquium, Diversity Symposium

The College of Communication and Information Sciences will host both the 43rd annual AEJMC Southeast Colloquium and the ninth annual Discerning Diverse Voices Diversity Symposium March 8-10 on campus.

New Guidelines Lower Hypertension Threshold, Author to Speak at UA

New Guidelines Lower Hypertension Threshold, Author to Speak at UA

The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association recently announced new clinical guidelines for blood pressure management that lower the threshold for hypertension, resulting in nearly half of the U.S. adult population having high blood pressure.

Black Warrior Film Festival Eyes the Future

Black Warrior Film Festival Eyes the Future

The sixth annual Black Warrior Film Festival will take place at The University of Alabama’s Ferguson Center March 2-3. The festival seeks to celebrate the art of filmmaking and highlight emerging talent, encompassing this year’s theme: the Future of Film.

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UA RISE Center Uses Music to Target Children’s Therapy Goals

It is Read Across America week, and a room full of 5-year-olds echoes with Dr. Seuss-themed songs. There is singing, dancing, and a smile on every child’s face. On the surface, this appears to be a fun, interactive music class. But it is so much more.

UA Report: Education/Workforce Training Remains Top Issue in Alabama

UA Report: Education/Workforce Training Remains Top Issue in Alabama

Alabama business executives believe education and workforce training remain the top issue facing the state.

Tweaking Therapy for Disadvantaged Patients Improves Chronic Pain

Tweaking Therapy for Disadvantaged Patients Improves Chronic Pain

Adapting cognitive behavioral therapy and group pain education for disadvantaged patients improved their chronic pain, according to a study led by psychologists at The University of Alabama.

Nobel Prize Winner in Economics Visits Campus

Nobel Prize Winner in Economics Visits Campus

On March 2, Dr. Vernon Smith will give a public talk about how commonly held and false beliefs about economic behavior and the market have changed over time.

Focus, Determination, Speed: Cook Working Toward PhD, Championship

Focus, Determination, Speed: Cook Working Toward PhD, Championship

The University of Alabama Adapted Athletics program got James Cook to campus, and UA’s College of Engineering closed the deal.

Researcher: Amazon HQ2 Search Signals Shift in Site Selection Process

Researcher: Amazon HQ2 Search Signals Shift in Site Selection Process

In a recently published white paper, a researcher at The University of Alabama examines the process Amazon used to narrow its large field of contenders for its second headquarters and its implications for other corporate relocations.