UA in the News: Dec. 5-7, 2015

Professor’s research into robotic device for elderly funded – Strings in Schools marks 10-years – Criminal justice professor’s research into mass shootings outlined – Student art featured – Holiday gifts kids can make … and more …

Educated Guesses: Predictions for 2016

For the 35th consecutive year, The University of Alabama’s Office of Media Relations offers predictions from faculty experts for the coming year.

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This week at The University of Alabama: – UA holds winter commencement ceremonies – Annual faculty prediction package coming soon – Strings in Schools holds anniversary concert at UA – UA-affiliated technology aims to improve drinking water – Holidays dangerous time for young drivers – Hour of Code can spark interest in computing — Experts offer tips on stocking stuffers for children, gifts children can make for their parents

UA in the News: Dec. 4, 2015

Advocating for state’s education budget – Artist paints original UA campus – Criminal justice professor discusses research on mass shootings – Economist discusses business impacts of new roads – Professor lands funding to assist elderly with mobility … and more …

UA in the News: Dec. 3, 2015

Criminal justice professor offers expert commentary on mass shootings – NIH funds engineering professor’s ‘smart walker’ research – Child Life Program holds appreciation day – Alumnus recounts biological discovery as student

UA in the News: Dec. 1-2, 2015

UA hosts Innovation Day – UA receives grant to prevent child abuse — UA dementia expert writes of non-verbal communication — Sources quoted on economic, branding benefits of New Year festivities – CBER study cited – Sports communication expert writes opinion piece on Fantasy sports — Student scholars recognized at luncheon … and more …

SEC Enhances Security for Football Championship Weekend

Fans attending the 2015 SEC Football Championship Game in Atlanta Dec. 5 will be asked to enter with clear bags and should be prepared to arrive early and to see enhanced law enforcement presence in and around the Georgia Dome, the conference office announced.

UA in the News: Nov. 26-30

Bell seeks new heights in strategic plan – Child Development Research program receives funding – Research aims to make buildings safer – Professor studies affect Thanksgiving meals have on sleep – Study on Cheshire Cat galaxies led by UA – Students recognized as Wells Fargo scholars – Social Work to help assess how state handles sex-trafficking cases – Arboretum named among best flower gardens in state … and more …

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This week at The University of Alabama: – Innovation Day showcases new technology – Astronomers work where Alice in Wonderland meets Albert Einstein – Baby TALK, PAL receive grant money – HIV/AIDS activists speak at Dec. 4 conference – Physicists receive recognition – Fall, holidays dangerous time for young – Experts offer tips on gifts children can make for their parents, stocking first-aid kits

UA in the News: Nov. 25, 2016

‘Space emoji’ grins back – Study evaluates veterans’ needs – Consumer shopping expert says deals available – Entrepreneurial network receives grant