Dean’s List Students Named for UA Spring 2016 Term

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A total of 10,270 students enrolled during the 2016 spring semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). The UA Dean’s and President’s lists recognize full-time undergraduate students.

UA Matters: Using Mindfulness to Lower Stress

Practicing mindfulness is a simple way to help train the brain to be calmer and less stressed, says the University of Alabama’s Dr. Harriet Myers.

UA Theatre Professor’s Film to Premiere at American Black Film Festival

UA Theatre Professor’s Film to Premiere at American Black Film Festival

University of Alabama theater professor Seth Panitch has recently completed a full, feature-length film that has been selected as one of 25 films to be showcased in the 20th American Black Film Festival.

Students Attend Bama Bound

Students Attend Bama Bound

While some students are a little nervous about starting their college journey, UA’s summer orientation session Bama Bound helps students meet new friends, learn about the University, register for their first semester’s classes and have a good time.

UA Student Team Racks Up Awards in National Vehicle Contest

UA Student Team Racks Up Awards in National Vehicle Contest

A team of University of Alabama students in a competition among North American universities to design and construct an advanced, energy-efficient vehicle was recognized with several first-place awards after completing the second year of the four-year program.

Spin-off Company to Market, Sell UA-Developed Product

Spin-off Company to Market, Sell UA-Developed Product

The University of Alabama licensed the technology behind a collapsible sideline tent designed to give better medical care to athletes to a spin-off company that will develop, market, manufacture and distribute the tent.

UA Matters: What is Mindfulness, and How Can I Cultivate it?  

The University of Alabama’s Dr. Caroline Boxmeyer explains how mindfulness and contemplative practices can improve overall health and well-being.

APT Airs UA’s ‘Discovering Alabama’ Three-Part Program on Coastal Paradise

The University of Alabama’s Emmy Award-winning series “Discovering Alabama” announces its three-part documentary sequence on “Alabama’s Coastal Paradise” will air at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, on Alabama Public Television.

Elite Alabama Seniors to Meet at UA for Girls State

The 74th annual American Legion Auxiliary Girls State will take place from Sunday, June 5, through Friday, June 10, on The University of Alabama campus.

UA English Professor Wins 2016 Mark Twain Award for Midwestern Literature

Michael Martone, a professor of English and creative writing at The University of Alabama, was selected as the winner of the 2016 Mark Twain Award for Distinguished Contributions to Midwestern Literature.