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UA Social Work Professor Weaves Innovation Into Classes, Scholarship

UA Social Work Professor Weaves Innovation Into Classes, Scholarship

On a cold winter day, 7-year-old Kevin Corcoran laid across an air vent on the floor of his parents’ home.

UA Spin-off Technology Selected for National Start-Up Contest

UA Spin-off Technology Selected for National Start-Up Contest

Technology developed at The University of Alabama aimed at producing inexpensive, flexible thin-film solar cells for military applications has been selected for a national business start-up contest sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Gender Differences Deepen, Grades Slide in Report Card on PR Leaders

The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations and Heyman Associates have collaborated to produce a Report Card on PR Leaders, updating their existing study completed in 2015.

Ancient Clam Species Named for Emeritus Geology Professor

Ancient Clam Species Named for Emeritus Geology Professor

Two European scientists recently named an ancient chemosynthetic clam after Dr. Paul Aharon, professor emeritus of geological sciences.

UA’s Brown Receives Early Career Research Award

UA’s Brown Receives Early Career Research Award

Dr. Kenon Brown was awarded the Early Career Research Award from the International Communication Association’s Sports Communication Interest Group.

A Three-peat for UA Robotics Team at NASA Contest

A Three-peat for UA Robotics Team at NASA Contest

For the third consecutive year, a student team at The University of Alabama placed first at a NASA robotics contest.

Summer Sun Safety: Avoiding Dangers of the Sun’s Rays

Summer Sun Safety: Avoiding Dangers of the Sun’s Rays

The temperature is climbing, and while many enjoy the benefits of that beautiful summer sun, it is important to be aware of some of the dangers it can also bring.

UA, Airbus Partner to Enhance Engineering Education, Research

UA, Airbus Partner to Enhance Engineering Education, Research

The University of Alabama and Airbus will partner in an effort to enhance engineering education and research, according to an agreement signed between representatives from the two organizations.