Colleges & Schools

UA to Use NSF Funding to Boost STEM Teachers in High Schools

UA to Use NSF Funding to Boost STEM Teachers in High Schools

Researchers at the University of Alabama hope to place as many as 15 STEM teachers in area schools through a $1.95 million grant that will provide tuition assistance, enhanced teacher training and robust salary supplements.

Using 3-D Printer, Engineering Student Creates Prosthetics for Children

Using 3-D Printer, Engineering Student Creates Prosthetics for Children

What began as simply tinkering with a 3-D printer the summer before Valerie Levine’s junior year at The University of Alabama ended with children receiving prosthetic hands before the year’s end.

Nursing Faculty and Staff Know How to Have Fun

The Capstone College of Nursing held its 2nd annual Field Day on May 12, 2017. With a plethora of games and prizes, the event gave faculty and staff an opportunity to unwind and relax after a long semester.

Kanter to Discuss America’s College Promise at UA Event

One of the country’s most visible proponents of improving college access will discuss America’s College Promise, a nonpartisan initiative to fund two years of community college, in a lecture at The University of Alabama on Tuesday, May 23.

UA’s Plank Center Aims to Bridge Gap between Education, Practice

The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at The University of Alabama added 10 more educators to its Fellowship for Educators Program.

In Black Belt Experience, UA Students Pursue Projects in Perry County

In Black Belt Experience, UA Students Pursue Projects in Perry County

The University of Alabama’s University Fellows are engaging in community immersion initiatives during May in Marion as part of the annual Black Belt Experience.

UA Researchers Complete Co-Teaching Training with Area Educators

UA Researchers Complete Co-Teaching Training with Area Educators

Two minds are better than one. That’s the thinking behind a trend in elementary education called “co-teaching,” a method in which general education and special education teachers work collaboratively to increase their content knowledge and provide engaging math instruction for students.

Nelson Receives Award for Support of AUSA Chapter

College of Communication and Information Sciences Dean Mark Nelson received an award for helping local high school ROTC students with the American Legion Oratorical Contest.

UA Robotics Team Aims for Three Championships in a Row

UA Robotics Team Aims for Three Championships in a Row

After winning the top prize at a NASA robotics contest the past two years, a team of students at The University of Alabama returns to defend its title

Census Updates, Tracking Tech to be Presented at UA Conference

The University of Alabama’s Center for Business and Economic Research will host its second annual Alabama State Data Center conference Thursday, May 18, on the UA campus.