Chatbots for Dementia Patients and Caregivers Need More Work
Systematic review of apps finds need for evidence-based chatbots that have undergone end user evaluation.
Colleges & Schools
UA Researchers to Shed Light on Drug Resistance in Metastatic Cancer
Using a Jell-O like model to study cancer, UA researchers hope to discover ways brain metastatic breast cancer evades drug therapies.
Everyday Champions: Keith Norton, Culverhouse College of Business
Keith Norton always wanted to work with people, and when a job opened up at UA, he jumped at the chance to help students.
Everyday Champions: Dana Williams, Student Care and Well-Being
Case manager Williams helped UA navigate through the pandemic by spearheading the emergency student fund efforts.
UA Offers Rural Students Insight to Health Care Profession
High school students and recent graduates from rural Alabama are participating in annual programs this summer at UA where they learn about the need rural communities have for more doctors and other health care professionals.
UA team named Year Three Champion in EcoCAR Mobility Challenge
UA’s team has taken the lead in the third year of this automotive engineering competition.
UA to Hold 2021 Summer Commencement July 31
The University of Alabama will hold summer commencement ceremonies Saturday, July 31, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.
National Awards for Early Career Research go to Four UA Professors
During the past academic year, four professors at The University of Alabama received national recognition early in their careers for leading-edge research that will advance knowledge and enhance the educational experience.
Drone Resolution
UA researchers have shrunk complex radar technology to fit drones, allowing them to capture more, better data to help with water management.
Art Alumni, Faculty and Students Combine Forces in Hotel Mural Project
The dramatic, large-scale mural is a prominent feature in Tuscaloosa’s new Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel.