Colleges & Schools

Passion for Film Takes Scanlan from Small Town to International Festival

Passion for Film Takes Scanlan from Small Town to International Festival

Wade Scanlan’s love for art started at a young age. That love has pushed him to great heights, including managing a $10,000 budget to produce two television commercials as a student at UA.

UA Study Investigates Students’ Views of Eating Local

UA Study Investigates Students’ Views of Eating Local

Researchers from UA’s College of Human Environmental Sciences will examine factors tied to students’ perceptions of Alabama-grown produce and create a plan to increase awareness and consumption.

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Student Beats the Odds to Graduate

Timothy Skipper’s graduation story began in early childhood, and it was fraught with trials that would prevent many people from even dreaming of attending college, let alone graduating.

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UA Helps Rural School District Receive $2.8 Million Federal Grant

Thanks to help from The University of Alabama, Choctaw County Schools was awarded a $2.8 million School Climate Transformation Grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

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What Aged Often Want for Christmas is … You

Meaningful and affordable gift ideas for aging loved ones might include getting tickets to see a play or a movie, planning a trip or making dinner together.

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UA Researcher Awarded Time on Supercomputer

Dr. David A. Dixon will access some of the world’s most powerful supercomputers to understand more about the properties of elements that power nuclear energy.

Thanksgiving, Christmas Have Different Causes for Car Crashes

Thanksgiving, Christmas Have Different Causes for Car Crashes

Crashes caused by drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol are more prevalent around Christmas and New Year’s Day, while crashes the days around Thanksgiving are concentrated around typical rush hours, according to a University of Alabama study.

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Leader within Oregon State’s Honors College Named UA Dean

An English professor and associate dean who oversees the honors curriculum at Oregon State University has been named dean of The University of Alabama’s Honors College.

Fashion for Life Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Fashion for Life Celebrates 10th Anniversary

UA student fashion designs will hit the runway for the 10th annual Fashion for Life Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. in UA’s Ferguson Center Ballroom.

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A Different Sort of Conference

Two UA professors had a chance to attend a different sort of conference. Their aim was more outreach, to promote an interest in science outside their professional circles, perhaps even to those who come from a galaxy far, far away.