UA Welcomes Inaugural Class of Rural Dental Scholars
The new Rural Dental Scholars Program recently welcomed four students from rural Alabama.
Health & Medicine
UMC-Livingston to Serve UWA Students, Employees
UMC-Livingston is the new medical home for University of West Alabama students and employees.
Poor Time Management Causes Poor Sleep for College Students
UA researcher finds that poor time management skills, particularly in organization, can lead to poor sleep quality.
‘All My Life I’ve Only Been a Student of Anthropology’
Recently elected to the National Academy of Sciences, Dr. William Dressler discusses his career.
Dial for Tuning Dopamine, Environmental Signals Found in Parkinson’s
Researchers at The University of Alabama identified a critical mechanism for how signals from the environment are integrated with genetic information to influence the health and survival of brain cells, providing a key insight into the development of Parkinson’s disease.
New Microscopes to Position UA as Leader in Materials Characterization
A suite of new instruments focused on understanding materials will give The University of Alabama an elite platform while expanding opportunities for students.
UA-Led Study Results in Dietary Guideline of Bioactive Food Compound
An apple a day can keep the doctor away according to an international study spearheaded by a UA faculty member.
New MRI Research Facility at UA Ready for Transformative Research
The next breakthrough in human development and health research could come from The University of Alabama.
UA Leading Investigation Into Alternative Pain Treatment
The research is exploring minuscule doses of a potent toxin to treat pain without opioids or nerve-block injections.
UA Develops Behavioral Health App for State
The new mobile app offers critical information and resources related to mental health and substance use disorders.