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UA Joins Atmospheric Research Group

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

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

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

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.

Paul R. Jones Gallery to Show Student-Produced Exhibit “Eclectic Way”

Paul R. Jones Gallery to Show Student-Produced Exhibit “Eclectic Way”

The Paul R. Jones Gallery will open its newest exhibit, “Eclectic Way,” this Friday, Nov. 3. The exhibit runs through Dec. 15 and features the work of UA undergraduate students alongside works from the Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art.

Capstone Agency and Campus PRSSA Chapter Win National Honors

Capstone Agency and Campus PRSSA Chapter Win National Honors

The University of Alabama’s Capstone Agency was awarded Best Campaign and Best Tactic in the 2017 Public Relations Student Society of America Student-Run Firm Awards. Also, UA’s PRSSA chapter was recognized nationally for its campus service.

Grant Funds UA Programs Helping Alabama’s Children

Grant Funds UA Programs Helping Alabama’s Children

The Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention has awarded $1,134,400 in funding for programs aimed at educating communities about child abuse and neglect and implementing innovative approaches to prevent it. Among the groups receiving grant money is Child Development Resources at The University of Alabama.

Ensemble to Perform ‘Born to Be Wild’ with Steppenwolf Keyboardist

Ensemble to Perform ‘Born to Be Wild’ with Steppenwolf Keyboardist

On Friday, Nov. 3, Steppenwolf keyboardist and University of Alabama instructor of music administration Michael Wilk will join the UA Horn Studio to perform a special rendition of the band’s 1968 worldwide hit “Born to Be Wild.”

Women CEOs More Likely to be Targeted by Activist Shareholders

Women CEOs More Likely to be Targeted by Activist Shareholders

Women CEOs are much more likely than their male counterparts to be targeted by activist shareholders, according to research conducted by a team that included two University of Alabama business professors.

UA Students’ Campaign to Air Nationally on Fox Sports U

UA Students’ Campaign to Air Nationally on Fox Sports U

University of Alabama advertising and public relations students Katie Bell, Willow Ennen and Arianna Straggas had their advertising campaign selected to air nationally by Fox Sports U. Bell, of Memphis, Ennen, of San Francisco, and Straggas, of Waltham, Massachusetts, worked to develop copy, graphics and creative ideas for their campaign. Their group won and was