Southern U.S. Hotspots for Severe Consequences of Flash Floods
The worst region for flash floods in the continental United States is likely the Southwest, according to a recent analysis of flash floods by The University of Alabama.
Colleges & Schools
UA STEM Students among Nation’s Top 20 in 20s
Two University of Alabama College of Engineering students are among the nation’s top 20 science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, students in their 20s.
Research About ‘Home’ Lands Professor Literary Award
“The Baa Haas” won Dr. Sharony Green the 2020 PEN/Jean Stein Grant for Literary Oral History, an award recognizing a literary work of nonfiction that uses oral history to illuminate an event, individual, place or movement.
An App for Fat
A University of Alabama research duo, in partnership with a Birmingham company, developed an app allowing users to take a single photo and generate accurate body composition measures.
Restoring a Legend
Dr. Jennifer Feltman is lending her expertise to the restoration of the great Notre Dame Cathedral.
UA to Offer Degree in Cyber Security
In response to the growing need for professionals skilled in the protection of digital information, The University of Alabama will offer a degree in cyber security starting this fall.
Young Men Unaware of Risks of HPV Infection, Need for Vaccination
Young sexual minority men do not fully understand their risk for human papillomavirus due to a lack of information from health care providers, according to research involving The University of Alabama.
It’s Library Lovers Month! Here’s What to Love About UA Libraries
UA libraries offer a multitude of resources, beyond books, to the campus community. Here are 10 reasons why we love them.
UA Dean of Nursing Sets Example for Healthy Lifestyle
After years of failed attempts, Capstone College of Nursing Dean Suzanne Prevost discovered a way to get past her weight loss plateau and make lasting improvement to her health.
Cyber Security Scholarships Available to UA Students
The University of Alabama received a five-year $3.1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to provide scholarships to UA students interested in pursuing government careers in cyber security.