Maya Violent Warfare Occurred Earlier Than Thought
An anthropologist at The University of Alabama is part of a team of researchers who show brutal warfare in Mayan civilizations occurred earlier than previously thought.
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In Dog Days of Summer, Don’t Blame the Dog Star for the Heat
Heat is not the reason for the dog days of summer. At least, not directly.
Out of the Kitchen (Almost) and Into the Workforce
Tyler Higginbotham has worked in restaurants since he was 16. As he readies for The University of Alabama commencement on Aug. 3, he’s eager to build a bigger career in the industry and hopefully work for Disney.
PR Pros Observe ‘Fake News’ Debate, Lack Strategies to Manage It
Concerns over “fake news” remain beneath levels necessitating communication strategies to counter them, according to public relations professionals surveyed by a University of Alabama center.
UA Creates Pediatric Fellowship for Family Medicine Physicians
The University of Alabama’s College of Community Health Sciences has created an innovative fellowship program to provide comprehensive instruction for family medicine physicians seeking additional skills in pediatric care.
UA Senior: Military Vets Will Get the Help They Deserve
Kristen Jones, who will graduate from UA in August with degrees in psychology and history, has worked to establish Restoring Freedom, a nonprofit organization that provides counseling services to military veterans and their families.
UA to Hold 2019 Summer Commencement Exercise Aug. 3
The University of Alabama will hold its summer commencement exercise Saturday, Aug. 3, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.
UA to Lead Study on Irrigation-Fed Farming Impacts in Deep South
Unique research led by The University of Alabama will study whether more irrigation-fed farms in the Deep South could lead to a more robust agriculture industry, possibly becoming an even greater economic engine.
Vuorovesi Trio Performs in Smith Hall’s Grand Gallery
The Vuorovesi Trio performed in the Grand Gallery of Smith Hall on July 22.
UA Education Office Helping Districts Navigate Desegregation Orders
Dr. Sara McDaniel, executive director of the Alabama Positive Behavior Supports Office, works with the Jefferson County School District to address its discipline issues while it navigates the terms of its consent decree with the DOJ.