UA in the News: Nov. 14-16, 2015

Students mentor Girl Scouts – Tuscaloosa reduces its poverty rate – Psychology professor discusses youth violence – Economist weighs-in on cost versus economic benefit of Medicaid expansion – Law professor talks about free speech issues on campuses – Highway dedicated to Mal Moore – Author to work with students in creative writing, book arts … and more …

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA’s Fashion For Life features senior apparel design collections – The fast and the scholarly – International Education Week slated for Nov. 16 to 20 — UA researcher hopes to change health outcomes – Thoma named ‘University Research Professor’ — Social Work to begin veterans’ needs assessment – Building taller, sturdier wood buildings – Fall, holidays dangerous time for young – CISA bill a good first step, but ambiguity must be addressed — Is Thanksgiving turkey making you tired? — Holiday shopping – Experts offer tips on stocking first-aid kits and avoiding colds, flu

UA in the News: Nov. 13, 2015

Research strives for taller, sturdier buildings – Study shows it’s dangerous time for young drivers – Students prepare for fashion show – Center of Economic Development promotes tourism – Law professor discusses free speech issues – Law professor analyzes legal system’s approach to juveniles … and more …

UA in the News: Nov. 12, 2015

UA researchers seek to build taller, sturdier buildings – Theatre, dance produce “Young Frankenstein” – Research on fireplaces reducing blood pressure cited – School of Medicine researcher publishes paper on college mental health services and ”sentinel event” – Students seek to send veterans on Honor Flight – UA school bus seat belt study cited — Law professor comments on legal system’s approach to juvenile offenders – Students celebrate Veteran’s Day … and more …

UA in the News: Nov. 11, 2015

Social work professor discusses why Tuscaloosa is tops for veterans – Student groups honor veterans – School of Medicine researcher publishes paper on college mental health services and ”sentinel event” — UA school bus seat belt study referenced

UA in the News: Nov. 10, 2015

UA unveils painting – School bus seat belt study cited – Tuscaloosa top spot for veterans – Basowitz lecture scheduled – C&IS receives diversity award … and more …

Bissell to Receive Blackmon-Moody Award

Dr. Kim Bissell, a professor in The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences, is the recipient of the 2015 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award.

UA in the News: Nov. 7-9, 2015

Artist unveils painting of historic campus – UA production of ‘Equivocation’ – Students offer suicide prevention support – UA accepts donation for equestrian program – Cultural Arts Center displays art from Africa – UA prepares for rainy game day … and more …

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This week at The University of Alabama: Business Hall of Fame slated for Nov. 12 – UA researcher hopes to change health outcomes – Family Medicine Residency celebrates 40th anniversary — Basowitz lecture – Social Work to begin veterans’ needs assessment – Building taller, sturdier wood buildings – Fall, holidays dangerous time for young – Is Thanksgiving turkey making you tired? — Holiday shopping – Experts offer tips to avoid colds, flu and ways to help elderly parents maintain psychological prowess.

UA in the News: Nov. 6, 2015

Alumni chapter offers higher ed info – Engineering professor comments on aging bridges – Criminal justice research cited – GameDay info – Dance Alabama starts next week … and more …