Alabama Transportation Institute Names New Director
Dr. Allen Parrish is returning to The University of Alabama as executive director of the Alabama Transportation Institute.
Colleges & Schools
Experience All Four Seasons at Family Night at the Museum
The weather outside won’t matter when the campus and local communities get a taste of all four seasons at the 10th annual Family Night at the Museum Feb. 8.
UA Students to Perform Field Research at Iowa Caucus
Five students from The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences will soon travel to Iowa to participate in a unique field research experience ahead of the Feb. 3 Iowa caucuses.
ALRI Names First Fellows to Address Rural, Underserved Communities
Eight faculty members have been selected as Alabama Life Research Institute Fellows at The University of Alabama as part of ALRI’s commitment to establishing a foundation of collaboration within the University.
A Look at Spring Performances on Campus
UA’s College of Arts and Sciences is preparing for a busy spring season of performances by the School of Music and department of theatre and dance.
UA Continues Success in National Business Start-Up Program
Two inventive projects are participating in the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps, or I-Corps, Teams program. It provides university researchers entrepreneurial education, mentoring and funding to accelerate innovation to attract third-party funding and bring technology to the market.
UA Student on a Mission to Make the World a Better Place
Emma Mansberg has always wanted to change the world. Now a UA senior, her passion for social justice and equality is making an impact, on campus and across the state.
Torture Prevalent, Effective in Popular Movies, Study Finds
The majority of popular films, including those for children, have at least one torture scene, and the scenes are usually depicted as achieving the torturer’s goal, according to a study involving a researcher at The University of Alabama.
Registration Open for Free Job Skills, Financial Training Sessions
Free job skills and financial literacy training sessions will soon be available to West Alabama adults, including veterans, and teens through The University of Alabama’s business college.
Data on Land Use Deficient Without Accounting of Illicit Activity
For a full picture of how humans change land, decision-makers need to see the scope of illicit activities, according to a recently published paper that includes work from a scientist at The University of Alabama.