In a study at The University of Alabama, aging fruit flies died faster than younger flies from a viral infection because of different genetic responses, lowering the older flies’ tolerance to the infection.
UA student Ann Williams, of Montgomery, has received a Boren Scholarship for the study of languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad.
On April 30 a panel of experts, government officials and industry leaders will address key local issues rooted in the real estate sector, with a dedicated discussion of the evolution of Tuscaloosa’s overall residential market since the tornado outbreak in April 2011.
Members of The University of Alabama faculty were honored for their research and creative contributions as part of Faculty Research Day.
Sometimes, the path of one’s career seems to be predestined. That could be said about Dr. Victoria Whitfield, this year’s We Are UA staff ambassador.
Carlisle Washburne is the great, great, great, great granddaughter of John McLaughlin Smith who was among the first students to graduate from UA.
UA’s Gifted Education and Talent Development Office recently launched a new program to better support to families of students capable of high levels of achievement.
Destiny McFall broke through all the depressing statistics that weigh on children brought up through the foster care system to graduate with a master’s degree in social work.
LaDarryl Banks has assisted with obtaining grants for underserved communities in west Birmingham.
Like many educators, UA dance professor Sarah Barry is in it to give back the knowledge and experiences she’s acquired over the years.