Save on Coffee by Taking Afternoon Power Nap
Taking a 15-20 minute afternoon nap can beat a cup of coffee for a jolt of alertness.
Faculty & Staff
Faculty and Staff Accolades for Winter 2025
This spring roundup includes the Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Awards, an album release and more.
Distinguished Professor Wins UA’s SEC Faculty Award
Dr. M.N.V. Ravi Kumar has been selected as UA’s recipient of the Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award.
Alabama Impact: UA Environmental and Ecological Research Serves the State
To address environmental challenges in Alabama, UA researchers develop solutions tailored to the state’s landscapes.
SGA, CrossingPoints Collabs Create Lasting Impact
SGA and UA’s CrossingPoints collaborated on projects that are benefitting all of campus.
UA Engineers Explore the Speedy Secret of Shark Skin
Findings could lead to man-made technologies to improve ship or aircraft designs.
University Rolls Out Next Phase of Staff Compensation Investments
The University is again investing in staff compensation. Next month, over 500 staff will receive compensation increases.
New Executive Director to Lead Alabama Transportation Institute
As director, Dr. Steven Jones hopes to expand the scope of transportation research in Alabama.
Gray Receives UA System’s McMahon-Pleiad Prize
Dr. Jeff Gray has been awarded The University of Alabama System’s McMahon-Pleiad Prize.
How Some UA Faculty Are Embracing AI in Teaching
Two University of Alabama faculty spearheaded the development of a workshop for other faculty on the use of generative AI in teaching.