UA Grows Number of Doctoral Programs with Ph.D. in Human Nutrition
The University of Alabama’s College of Human Environmental Sciences will expand its menu of graduate programs in the fall with a new doctoral program in human nutrition.
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Celebrating UA Women: Honors College Student Takes Research Abroad
Alex Huechteman arrived at The University of Alabama with an idea of what she wanted to study, but the Honors College student soon discovered a path that would take her to Nicaragua to study a segment of rural population for the first time.
UA Instructor Works to Prevent Injuries in Young Athletes
Dr. Lizzie Hibberd’s goal for UA’s Athletic Training Research Lab is that it have an impact in the real world.
UA Names 2018 Premier Awards Recipients
The University of Alabama has announced the recipients of the 2018 Premier Awards – the top individual honors for scholarship, leadership and service.
UA Student Team Ready for Finals of National Vehicle Program
A team of University of Alabama students is preparing to present a Chevrolet Camaro they transformed into an electric hybrid vehicle, which will be the culmination of a grueling four-year program.
Social Work Students Return to D.C. for Policy, Advocacy ‘Fly-In’
More than 45 University of Alabama social work students will meet with 30 U.S. Congress members March 20-21 to advocate for legislation regarding opioid abuse, human trafficking and children in foster care.
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
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
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
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.