Women, WWII Vets Overrepresented in Newspaper Photos
Women veterans and veterans of World War II appear more often in newspaper photos than their make-up of the country’s veterans, according to a study by researchers at The University of Alabama.
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Want to Shed a Few Pounds? Researchers Test New Technology to Help
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a consortium of university researchers, led by The University of Alabama, a $2.5 million grant to further evaluate a wearable device designed to change eating behaviors.
UA to Hold 2019 Fall Commencement Exercises Dec. 14
The University of Alabama will hold its fall commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 14, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.
Wedderspoon Thrives When the Heat Turns Up
For Craig Wedderspoon, professor of sculpture at UA, the foundry is a second home where he not only molds countless masterpieces, but influences future generations of artists by helping them hone their craft.
Have Leftover Scholarship Semesters? Roll Them Over.
Beginning January 2020, undergraduate merit scholarship recipients transitioning to full-time status in The University of Alabama Graduate School or School of Law can apply unused semesters of their merit scholarship toward their advanced degrees.
Passion for Film Takes Scanlan from Small Town to International Festival
Wade Scanlan’s love for art started at a young age. That love has pushed him to great heights, including managing a $10,000 budget to produce two television commercials as a student at UA.
UA Study Investigates Students’ Views of Eating Local
Researchers from UA’s College of Human Environmental Sciences will examine factors tied to students’ perceptions of Alabama-grown produce and create a plan to increase awareness and consumption.
Student Beats the Odds to Graduate
Timothy Skipper’s graduation story began in early childhood, and it was fraught with trials that would prevent many people from even dreaming of attending college, let alone graduating.
UA Helps Rural School District Receive $2.8 Million Federal Grant
Thanks to help from The University of Alabama, Choctaw County Schools was awarded a $2.8 million School Climate Transformation Grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
What Aged Often Want for Christmas is … You
Meaningful and affordable gift ideas for aging loved ones might include getting tickets to see a play or a movie, planning a trip or making dinner together.