TICKS 101: How to Avoid, Identify and Respond to Ticks this Summer

TICKS 101: How to Avoid, Identify and Respond to Ticks this Summer

It’s time for ticks, the long lost cousins of spiders and scorpions and the brothers of mites, to have their season, and Dr. John Abbott, director of museum research and collections at The University of Alabama Museums, has the low-down on how to avoid them.

UA In the News — May 20-22

State arts award — Caring for special topiary — New residence hall — and more.

Nursing Faculty and Staff Know How to Have Fun

The Capstone College of Nursing held its 2nd annual Field Day on May 12, 2017. With a plethora of games and prizes, the event gave faculty and staff an opportunity to unwind and relax after a long semester.

UA In the News — May 19

Assessing the Alabama U.S. Senate race — wrestling coaches — Key business data conference — and more.

UA Researchers Complete Co-Teaching Training with Area Educators

UA Researchers Complete Co-Teaching Training with Area Educators

Two minds are better than one. That’s the thinking behind a trend in elementary education called “co-teaching,” a method in which general education and special education teachers work collaboratively to increase their content knowledge and provide engaging math instruction for students.

Nelson Receives Award for Support of AUSA Chapter

College of Communication and Information Sciences Dean Mark Nelson received an award for helping local high school ROTC students with the American Legion Oratorical Contest.

UA In the News — May 18

The language of barbecue — Snakes in the lab — New residence hall — and more.

Two students holding a small catapult that was built during a summer camp

From Accounting to Music, UA Offers Variety of Summer Camps

Whether you’re an adult looking to explore dirt’s hidden secrets while learning about archaeology or a junior high student interested in athletic training careers, The University of Alabama has a variety of summer activities for all ages.

UA In the News — May 17

APR books host is honored — A top recognition for a UA program — An approach to arthritis pain — and more.

UA Robotics Team Aims for Three Championships in a Row

UA Robotics Team Aims for Three Championships in a Row

After winning the top prize at a NASA robotics contest the past two years, a team of students at The University of Alabama returns to defend its title