River Pitch Seeks Student, Community Entrepreneurs
Those with ideas for new products, services or businesses are invited to the Tuscaloosa River Market Nov. 14 to participate in the 2018 River Pitch Business Idea Competition.
‘World’s Greatest’ Typewriter Collection on Exhibit
The “world’s greatest” collection of typewriters formerly owned by famous writers, actors, playwrights, musicians and others will be displayed at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center from Nov. 2 to Dec. 7.
Late Social Work Professor Named to Social Work Hall of Fame
The Alabama Social Work Hall of Fame will posthumously honor a former University of Alabama faculty member during a ceremony Friday, Nov. 2.
Quartet First in UA’s History to Win International Horn Competition
Tater and the Tots became the first University of Alabama horn quartet to win the International Horn Society Summer Symposium Student Amateur Quartet Competition, which was held earlier at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.
UA Preview
This week at The University of Alabama: Researchers seek to understand imperiled freshwater mussels – Grant awarded UA to help combat opioid abuse in state via data tool – Student coordinates job fair for her hometown’s residents – Horn quartet wins international competition – Late professor to be inducted into Social Work Hall of Fame – UA launching educational neuroscience program — Political experts available to discuss midterm elections
UA Leads Effort to Understand Imperiled Mussel Biodiversity
A nearly $1.8 million project led by The University of Alabama hopes to identify the processes and mechanisms that underlie patterns of biodiversity in freshwater mussels to better arm managers of environmental resources.
New UA Degree Program Targets Addiction, Recovery
The University of Alabama’s department of human development and family studies will prepare students to combat a wide-variety of addictive disorders through a new Bachelor of Science in Addiction and Recovery.
Alabama Athletics’ Clear Bag Policy Extended to All Ticketed Events
Alabama Athletics’ clear bag policy, which has been used at Bryant-Denny Stadium since the 2016 season, will now be implemented at all home ticketed sporting events, beginning with the men’s basketball regular season opener Nov. 6.
UA Names Vice President for Research
Dr. Russell J. Mumper has been named The University of Alabama’s vice president for research and economic development effective Jan. 1, 2019.
Lyft to Offer Discounted Rides for UA Students, Faculty, Staff
The University of Alabama and Lyft, the fastest growing rideshare company in the U.S., formed a new program to provide a smart, reliable and convenient way to move off and around the campus.