Law Enforcement Learn Ways to Interact with Deaf at UA Workshop

Law Enforcement Learn Ways to Interact with Deaf at UA Workshop

As nearly 20 law enforcement officers from across four different agencies sat in a theatre-style room Tuesday at The University of Alabama, all but one revealed an interaction that surprised workshop organizers Dr. Darrin Griffin and Erin Powell.

‘A Legendary Legacy’ Theme of 2016 UA Homecoming

‘A Legendary Legacy’ Theme of 2016 UA Homecoming

The University of Alabama’s annual Homecoming celebration runs from Sunday, Sept. 25, to Saturday, Oct 1. This year’s theme is “A Legendary Legacy: Honor. Build. Live.” A parade, pep rally and Habitat for Humanity service project are planned.

UA Researchers: Speech, Gestures Impact Political Debate Perceptions

UA Researchers: Speech, Gestures Impact Political Debate Perceptions

University of Alabama researchers are in the midst of analyzing impacts speech disfluencies had on perceptions of the 2012 presidential debates. Once completed, they will turn their attention to debates between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

Executives among UA Business Analytics Symposium Presenters

Executives among UA Business Analytics Symposium Presenters

James Spann, from ABC 33/40, Pete Keating, from ESPN the Magazine, and Filippo Passerini, former Procter & Gamble chief information officer, are among the speakers and presenters scheduled for the 2016 Business Analytics Symposium.

UA Alumni-Athlete Award Recipients Honored at Football Game

Two University of Alabama alumni — Jack L. Bailey Jr. and Demeco Ryans— were honored with the 2016 Paul W. Bryant Alumni-Athlete Award during a ceremony Saturday, Sept. 10, at Bryant-Denny Stadium on the UA campus.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Law enforcement learn ways to interact with hearing impaired – Research demonstrates diverse areas in which law students are trained – Experts study how hand gestures, verbal stumbles impact presidential candidates during debates – Researchers bring HIV education to parolees

International Lineup set for UA-led Veterans’ Transitions Summit

International Lineup set for UA-led Veterans’ Transitions Summit

The University of Alabama will continue its leadership position in improving military transitions through the Service Member to Civilian International Summit 2016, a three-day assembly of researchers, military officials and activists that begins Sept. 21 at the Hyatt Regency in Birmingham.

UA Researchers Bring HIV Education to Parolees, Probationers

UA Researchers Bring HIV Education to Parolees, Probationers

Analyses of efforts to provide HIV testing and education classes to parolees by a University of Alabama researcher and her colleagues recently published in the top scholastic journal on AIDS research.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Three brothers cheer on Tide – Experts study how  hand gestures, verbal stumbles help and hurt presidential candidates during debates – Researchers bring HIV education to parolees – View Saturn through UA telescope – Law professor’s new book examines Iran’s nuclear programs