Nursing Applicants: More than GPAs
It takes more than just high IQs to make good nurses, says Michelle Cheshire, a researcher in The University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing. She suggests “soft skills” should also be considered in deciding which applicants are good fits for nursing programs.
Zzzs Tough for Some to Catch
University of Alabama researcher, Dr. Adam Knowlden, says college students are typically more sleep deprived than the rest of us and often ignore the health benefits of adequate slumber. Knowlden surveyed college students about their sleep behaviors and attitudes. He co-authored an article that published in Family & Community Health.
UA in the News: Jan. 28, 2016
Fundraising challenge raises $3.6 million – Intercultural Diversity Center set to open – Professors create image workshop – Local students make dean’s list – Remembering a UA professor – Tour of baseball stadium
Ribbon Cutting to Open Intercultural Diversity Center on UA’s Campus
The University of Alabama will have a ribbon cutting ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, to open an Intercultural Diversity Center.
UA in the News: Jan. 27, 2016
Fundraising challenges brings in $3.6 million – Bama Dining host cooking classes – UA hosts ‘Doing What Matters’ conference – American studies professor remembers artist – UA study cites toll from international business travel – Relations between slaves, owners discussed at conference … and more …
UA in the News: Jan. 26, 2016
Student runs as delegate – Library enjoys Clemson blue cheese – Dance Marathon holds fundraiser — President Bell among working group focusing on compliance – Student makes song parody
UA in the News: Jan. 23-25, 2016
Student may become state’s youngest delegate – The late Dr. Forrest McDonald remembered – UA holds championship celebration – Culverhouse instructor comments on political sensitivities facing Mobile plant – Scholar of African-American life to present … and more …
What Makes a Great Team?
What makes a great team? We asked students on our campus after the football team’s 16th National Championship win.
UA In the News: Jan. 22
Forrest McDonald, historian who punctured liberal notions, dies at 89 New York Times – Jan. 22 Forrest McDonald, a presidential and constitutional scholar who challenged liberal shibboleths about early American history and lionized the founding fathers as uniquely intellectual, died on Tuesday in Tuscaloosa, Ala. He was 89. The cause was heart failure, his daughter