Colleges & Schools

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To Keep Peace, Police Need to Seek Public Support

Reform of law enforcement should emphasize community collaboration, legitimacy and keeping the peace through a reciprocal relationship between police and the public

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After Two Decades in the Earth, Millions of Cicadas Arise

After remaining more than six feet underground for 17 years, periodical cicadas are emerging in waves from June to August.

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UA Assists in Detection of Crab Nebula Using Innovative Telescope

Researchers at The University of Alabama are part of an international team of scientists that used a new prototype telescope to detect energetic gamma rays from the Crab Nebula, opening doors for future discoveries.

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Predicting Plant Water Needs in a Warmer, Drier World

UA-involved study shows dry air drives overlooked changes in how plants drink and breathe.

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Class Prepares Students for ‘New Normal’ of Live Entertainment

Randall Huffaker’s APR 490 class prepares students to take advantage of a new frontier in marketing and public relations: Twitch.

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UA Kick-Starts Six Projects Related to COVID-19 and Future Pandemics

Six projects designed to deepen understanding of the coronavirus pandemic and future pandemics and positively influence society will receive seed funding from The University of Alabama.

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Natural Records

UA Researchers use nature to discover how waterways behaved before recorded history

President’s Faculty Research Award Recipients Recognized

President’s Faculty Research Award Recipients Recognized

The University of Alabama is honoring faculty members for their research and creative contributions.

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Three UA Faculty Members Named Fulbright Scholars

Three University of Alabama faculty members will receive Fulbright Scholar Grants for the upcoming year.