A Historic Swarm is Coming
One of the largest broods of periodical cicadas to emerge in U.S. history, Brood X, as it’s been named, will arise from the ground after 17 years.
Colleges & Schools
Earth’s Position and Orbit Spurred Ancient Marine Life Extinction
Ancient rocks from Tennessee revealed the Earth’s rotation and orbit around the Sun controlled the timing of oceanic dead zones in a mass extinction of marine life about 370 million years ago.
CCN Students Give COVID-19 Vaccinations to Underserved Population
A group of UA nursing students administered COVID-19 vaccinations at the Good Samaritan Clinic.
UA Researchers Building Communication Robot for Law Enforcement
Engineering and communication researchers at The University of Alabama are building the next generation of affordable law enforcement robotic technology.
UA Developed App Helps Control Hypertension
A mobile app developed by UA faculty and the Center for Advanced Public Safety is helping individuals manage their blood pressure while providing valuable resources that promote a healthy lifestyle.
Evidence of Predation by Octopuses Pushed Back By 25 Million Years
New research involving the Alabama Museum of National unveiled the earliest evidence of octopus predation in the fossil record.
Preparing for a Life-Changing Journey Abroad
Two UA sophomores will have the opportunity of a lifetime this fall, as they travel across the world to study abroad.
State Business Leaders Optimistic on Early 2021 Economy
Even with the continued stress from the pandemic, business leaders in the state remained mostly optimistic that their businesses will have a positive start to 2021, according a quarterly survey done by economists at The University of Alabama.
Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival to be Virtual
The 9th annual Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival featuring acclaimed movies from the African continent and broader African Diaspora will be held virtually Feb. 27- 28.
UA’s Capstone Agency Donates Valuable Work to Local Nonprofits
Zoom fatigue couldn’t stop these PR students from supporting nonprofits who need help now more than ever.