UA to Lead Project to Help Reduce Infant Mortality Rates in Alabama
University of Alabama School of Social Work researchers will soon expand a statewide drug and mental health screening program to address infant mortality in Alabama.
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UA Waives Application Fee between Nov. 4-10
The University of Alabama is waiving its application fee Nov. 4-10 as part of its commitment to finding new and effective ways to support students.
In Industry Partnership, UA Researchers Test Hemp Grown in Alabama
Biological research at The University of Alabama will assist the emerging hemp industry in the state by examining the plant’s chemical make-up.
UA Part of Study on Shifting Role of Arctic Permafrost Carbon Emissions
An earth-systems scientist at The University of Alabama assisted a large research project in the Arctic that shows the region could increase carbon dioxide emissions after millenniums of holding it beneath the frozen surface.
UA’s RISE Center Breaks Ground on Upcoming Addition
The University of Alabama’s RISE Center hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for an addition that will house a state-of-the-art sensory suite.
Open Forums for Honors College Dean Search Begin Next Week
Three candidates vying to be the next dean of The University of Alabama’s Honors College will make presentations to the campus community the week of Oct. 21.
Environmental Justice Experts to Speak at Oct. 16 Event
A panel discussion, Environmental Justice: Research, Conversation and Networking Across Disciplines, will be held Oct. 16 at the Hotel Capstone on The University of Alabama campus.
Watkins: Growth of New RISE Student ‘Amazing’
Emotional expressions that are common between toddlers in daycare settings are significant milestones for Jaden Walker, a 2-year-old student at the RISE Center at The University of Alabama.
Falling in Love with a Sound
Matthew Meadows, a UA first-year graduate student, won second prize in the university division of the International Horn Competition of America in Fort Collins, Colorado.
UA Part of Tornado Research Project in Alabama
Students at The University of Alabama will observe nearby volunteer households to record how people react to severe weather events as part of research across the Southeast on tornadoes.