Faculty & Staff

UA Political Scientists Receive $205,000 Grant to Study International Conflict Resolution

Two University of Alabama political scientists, Dr. Douglas Gibler and Dr Karl DeRouen, have received a grant of $205,000 from the National Science Foundation to analyze the effectiveness of political settlements in ending international conflict.

UA Social Work Faculty Member Receives National Honor

Dr. Shadi Martin, assistant professor of social work at The University of Alabama, is one of nine geriatric social work professionals nationally to be named a 2009 Hartford Faculty Scholar by the Gerontological Society of America.

National Outreach Scholarship Conference to Include UA Delegation

The University of Alabama will be represented by a cross-section of faculty, staff and students at the 10th annual National Outreach Scholarship Conference Sept. 28-30.

UA Partners with New School to Provide Enrichment for Elementary Students

University of Alabama students and faculty are working with a new magnet school in the Tuscaloosa City School District to offer artistic, cultural and scientific insights to students.

Cigar Box Guitar Documentary by UA Director Wins International Awards

A documentary directed by Max Shores, a producer-director in The University of Alabama Center for Public Television and Radio and adjunct instructor in the department of telecommunication and film, received awards from two international competitions.

UA Professor’s Spinning, Swinging Roto-Tilt Chair Helps in Study of Balance, Inner Ear

To explore how problems in the inner ear can affect balance, especially in older patients, Dr. Craig Formby of The University of Alabama has developed the Roto-Tilt Chair.

Urban Named 2009-10 Paul W. Bryant Professor of Education at UA

Dr. Wayne J. Urban has been named the 2009-10 Paul W. Bryant Endowed Professor in The University of Alabama College of Education.

UA’s Enders Named to National Academies Security Committee

Dr. Walter Enders, professor at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce, has been named to the Committee on Developing Metrics for the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Research: A Study.

UA Play Golf America Tournament to be held at Ol’ Colony

University of Alabama students and recreational golfers from the West Alabama area are invited to take part in the UA Play Golf America Tournament Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Ol’ Colony Golf Course in Tuscaloosa.

UA Professor to Serve as Community Education Director for CCBP

Dr. Heather Pleasants has been named director of community education at The University of Alabama Center for Community-Based Partnerships.