UA In the News — April 16-18

C-SPAN looks at the history of UA and Tuscaloosa — UA students seek to collaborate with NASA on space project — UA students help out at Caring Days — and more.

Research in a Virtual World

Research in a Virtual World

Virtual Reality, in the hands of University of Alabama researchers, has a growing number of uses including potentially helping survivors of severe weather manage anxiety when new storms threaten.

UA Matters: Tips for Moms, Dads in Developing Infant Attachment Bonds

The University of Alabama’s Dr. Mary Elizabeth Curtner-Smith offers tips to help parents bond with their babies.

Class Rings placed in Denny Chimes

Class Rings placed in Denny Chimes

As part of a new tradition, UA Army ROTC students placed official student class rings for the Class of 2016 inside Denny Chimes on the UA campus at 6:31 p.m., Thursday, April 14. The rings will be removed at 6:31 p.m. Friday, April 15, before being presented to students in a ceremony. The time –

UA to Host Training Course for Clinicians who Prescribe Opioid Medications

The University of Alabama will host a training course May 12 for clinicians who prescribe opioid medications.

UA In the News — April 15

UA and NASA join forces to study earthquakes — French farce opens at UA theatre — Noted Law School rankings — and more.

UA’s Huxford Symphony Orchestra, University Singers Present ‘Elijah’

UA’s Huxford Symphony Orchestra, University Singers Present ‘Elijah’

The story of Elijah, one of the greatest prophets of the Bible, will be told through the conjoined sound of song and classical instruments in the “Huxford Symphony Orchestra and University Singers Present Elijah” concert April 21, 7:30 p.m. at The University of Alabama’s Moody Music Hall.

UA to Host Patient-Centered Outcomes Workshop for Health Professionals

The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing will host a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute workshop to encourage community engagement for health initiatives and research, Thursday, April 21 at the College.

National Geographic Explorer Shares New Species Discovery Story in UA Lecture

National Geographic Explorer Shares New Species Discovery Story in UA Lecture

Paleoanthropologist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Lee Berger will present “Almost Human: The Discovery of Homo naledi” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 18, in The University of Alabama’s Biology Building auditorium.

UA Nursing Professor Selected to International Leadership Academy

Dr. Sara Kaylor, an assistant professor in The University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing, was selected to participate in the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau 2016-17 Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy.