UA earns SGA of the Year, Social Change Initiative Awards
The University of Alabama Student Government Association was recognized for its DEI Certification Program and the past year’s outreach efforts.
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UA VitAL Team to Host Conference on Behavioral Health
The University of Alabama will hold a conference on emerging trends in behavioral health near the end of August.
Q&A with SGA President Madeline Martin
SGA President Madeline Martin shared what the student organization accomplished this past year and what lies ahead.
Back-to-School: Tips to Help Kids Succeed
As K-12 students get ready to start a new school year, University of Alabama faculty members offer tips to parents to help ensure their children’s success in the classroom.
Mother and Son Earn Master’s Degrees Together
Amy Haines and her son Ethan will cross the stage at Coleman Coliseum Aug. 6, both earning master’s degrees. Although Ethan started working on his master’s right after graduating with his undergrad degree, Amy began her journey seven years ago.
UA Studies How Body Composition, Sleep Affect Chronic Diseases
A UA researcher will soon begin a leading-edge study that will investigate the relationship between body composition and sleep and their role in developing cardiovascular and metabolic disease.
UA Researcher Investigates Drivers of Antarctic Ice Retreat
The study will improve contemporary climate models and projections of rising sea level.
Engineering Professor, Automotive Pioneer Adds New R&D Role
Dr. Bharat Balasubramanian will take on the additional responsibility of creating and implementing a vision for connected, automated and electric mobility research and elevating the profile of the Alabama Transportation Institute.
UMC Opens Livingston Location
University Medical Center opened a clinic in Livingston July 25 that will provide primary health care services to the Sumter County community.
Health Scares, Brain Surgery Couldn’t Deter Graduate
Katherine Hinojosa endured more than a year of undiagnosed health complications and a risky brain surgery on her way to a bachelor’s degree.