University of Alabama Team Assesses Hurricane Irma Aftermath
A team of faculty, graduate and undergraduate students collected data in four Florida cities including Marco Island, the location where Irma made landfall.
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Thanksgiving Week Brings Risk of Traffic Fatalities
There were more fatal crashes during the week of Thanksgiving last year than in previous years, and even though fatal crashes are trending down so far in 2017, the week still brings dangers to drivers.
APT Films Program at UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park
Two UA faculty members recently assisted a film crew from Alabama Public Television at Moundville Archaeological Park in the development of a new program titled “Archaeology Adventures.”
NASA Visits Campus and Connects with Students
Engineering students recently were given a chance to explore their career options as engineers from NASA and other companies visited campus to network with students.
Holt Wins Speak Off; Six Finalists Eligible to Compete for $10,000 Prize
UA Student Christian Holt won first place at the 2017 Speak Off, a public speaking competition hosted by the College of Communication and Information Sciences.
UA Student, Alum Connect to Honor Fellow Marine
UA student and 2nd Lt. (Marines) Steven Arango is working with UA alumnus and retired Marines Col. Lee Busby to honor former Marine and CIA paramilitary officer George “Alexi” Whitney, who was killed in combat on Dec. 18, 2016, in Afghanistan, with a bronzed bust of his likeness.
UA Joins Atmospheric Research Group
The University of Alabama was recently accepted into the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, or UCAR, a national organization focused on research and training in the atmospheric and related Earth system sciences.
An Insomnia Label More Harmful Than Poor Sleep
People who worry about poor sleep have more emotional and physical problems during the day than those who do not worry, regardless of how well either sleep, according to research conducted at The University of Alabama.
UA Law Receives $1.5 Million Gift for Endowed Chair
The University of Alabama School of Law announced today a $1.5 million gift from Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr., a trial attorney, investor and land owner in Sarasota, Florida.
Harper’s Magazine Editor to Present Hidden Humanities Lecture
James Marcus, the editor of Harper’s Magazine, will present The University of Alabama’s “Hidden Humanities” lecture on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. in Oliver-Barnard Hall.