UA Defeats Auburn, Sets All-Time Record in Food Drive
More than 260,000 pounds of food was collected by The University of Alabama in this year’s Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive, far surpassing last year’s total of 150,332 pounds.
UA to Launch Inaugural Crowdfunding Campaign
An inaugural crowdfunding campaign at The University of Alabama will aim to raise $40,000 to fund an entire section of new instruments for the Million Dollar Band.
UA Pioneer Named 2017 Blackmon-Moody Award Winner
Dr. Brent Hardin, director and co-founder of The University of Alabama’s Adapted Athletics Program, has been named the 2017 recipient of the Frederick Moody Blackmon-Sarah McCorkle Moody Outstanding Professor Award.
Security Enhancements to be Tested at UA Football Game Nov. 18
In a proactive effort to evaluate improved security procedures, The University of Alabama will test the use of metal detectors at the Nov. 18 football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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This week at The University of Alabama: Thanksgiving brings dangers for motorists — Stressing over lack of sleep more detrimental than lack of sleep, research shows — New online directory provides potential source information — Students to use fashion show proceeds for breast cancer support after classmate’s mom diagnosed — Event to spark Tuscaloosa entrepreneurship — Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger Wraps up — Theatre to present Pulitzer-winning play
Thanksgiving Week Brings Risk of Traffic Fatalities
There were more fatal crashes during the week of Thanksgiving last year than in previous years, and even though fatal crashes are trending down so far in 2017, the week still brings dangers to drivers.
UA Alumnus, Late Air Force Vet Honored with Bronzed Memorial
Mark Forester’s bravery and valor are now commemorated with a bronzed bust of his likeness on UA’s campus.
UA Joins Atmospheric Research Group
The University of Alabama was recently accepted into the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, or UCAR, a national organization focused on research and training in the atmospheric and related Earth system sciences.
An Insomnia Label More Harmful Than Poor Sleep
People who worry about poor sleep have more emotional and physical problems during the day than those who do not worry, regardless of how well either sleep, according to research conducted at The University of Alabama.
UA Preview
This week at The University of Alabama: Stressing over lack of sleep more detrimental than lack of sleep, research shows – School of Law receives major gift — Bust of veteran killed in combat to be unveiled Wednesday — Native American Heritage Month events – Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger food drive ongoing — “Putnam County Spelling Bee,” a rollicking musical, set for Nov. 6 – ‘Speaking Evolution’ to air — Book featuring photographs ‘Inside the Soul of Cuba’ to be discussed