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Alabama Is Home to More Than 400,000 Veterans, According to UA Data Center

The nation is preparing to observe Veterans Day 2011, and among those to be honored are more than 400,000 Alabamians, according to Annette Watters, manager of the Alabama State Data Center at The University of Alabama.

UA Psychology Professors Seek Children for ADHD, Anxiety Disorder Study

Dr. Matthew Jarrett, assistant professor in The University of Alabama’s department of psychology, is seeking volunteers for a study of a new treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and anxiety in children.

A Step in Unraveling Alzheimer’s Described in ‘Science’ Article Co-Authored by UA Researchers

Scientists outline new methods for better understanding links between specific proteins and the risks associated with Alzheimer’s disease in an article co-authored by University of Alabama researchers and publishing today in Science Express.

Snakes with Big Hearts May Help Yours, According to UA Co-Authored ‘Science’ Article

Identification of three fatty acids involved in the extreme growth of Burmese pythons’ hearts following large meals could prove beneficial in treating diseased human hearts, according to research co-authored by a University of Alabama scientist and publishing in the Oct. 28 issue of Science.

UA Community Service Center to Hold First Beat Auburn Beat Hunger 5K Race

The University of Alabama Community Service Center is hosting a 5K race Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. as a fundraiser for this year’s Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive.

UA Lectures, Exhibit View History of Everyday Life

An upcoming exhibit and lecture series offered by The University of Alabama’s history department, in association with the Honors College Faculty-in-Residence’s “Telling Your Stories” series, offer glimpses into the stories of everyday life through unusual sources.

UA Psychology Professor Seeks Relief for Chronic Headache Sufferers

Dr. Beverly Thorn, chair of The University of Alabama’s psychology department, is seeking volunteers for a key study into how “mindfulness meditation” can help manage chronic pain from headaches.

Steady Growth, Investment Raise Rankings of UA Libraries

First-class universities need strong libraries to power teaching and research, much as large steamships need big engines. As recent rankings show, The University of Alabama Libraries are growing in quality and support.

Shelter from the Storm

Shelter from the Storm

A crisis-communication expert finds traveling to a disaster area can be a short trip, and engineers evaluate tornado-riddled structures in an effort to design safer homes.

Number of Non-employer Firms in State Continues to Shrink in 2009, Census Bureau Reports

The number of non-employer businesses in Alabama that exploded between 2003 and 2004 took a drastic hit from the recession that started in 2007, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.