UA in the News: Oct. 27, 2015

Engineering students create collapsible tent for UA football team – Attorney gives Realizing the Dream lecture – UA dietitian suggests moderation following health report – Research produces chemical substances from wood – Law professor discusses shift within DOJ – UA host Halloween fun … and more …

Gilstrap Named Dean of UA Libraries

Dr. Donald L. Gilstrap, dean and professor of University Libraries at Wichita State University, has been named dean of the University Libraries at The University of Alabama.

UA Earns Emergency Management Accreditation

The Emergency Management Accreditation Program has awarded The University of Alabama accreditation for its emergency preparedness and response activities.

UA in the News: Oct. 24-26, 2015

Astronomer co-authors paper on black hole – Researcher studies fossilized fragments of dinosaur eggshells – Economist discusses tax measures for school support – Criminal justice professor quoted on study of mass shootings – Realizing the Dream lecture – Geographer discusses hurricane – Researchers synthesize chemicals from wood-based sources … and more …

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: Crossing Points to help 10 more students via $2.5 million grant – Student’s composition to be performed at Carnegie Hall – Astronomers gain insight into black holes – Sorority Row hosts Trick-or-Treat – Ghost tour provides Halloween Fun – UA experts offer safe trick or treating tips, ways to eat healthier at restaurants

UA in the News: Oct. 23, 2015

Law professor comments on shift in Department of Justice – Political commentator discusses dispute over voter IDs – Law professor reacts to criticism of EPA – Student writes of college experiences – Wheelchair tennis wins title – Speaker discusses sexual assault awareness … and more …

UA in the News: Oct. 22, 2015

Researchers create material that slows light more effectively – Sorority Row offers Trick-or-Treat – Education professor named as one who “shapes the state” – Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger – UA Feminist Caucus hosts event — Domestic Violence awareness expert recommends taking threats seriously – National Fossil Day … and more …

UA in the News: Oct. 21, 2015

Strategic plan to be unveiled in spring – Student-designed tent preserves privacy – Graduate student provides cultural experience for youth – Beat Auburn Beat Hunger event – International trade specialist named ‘star’ … and more …

UA in the News: Oct. 20, 2015

Band has all-female drum major team – Community Music School hosts Halloween event – CAPS tracks highway crashes – Real estate center reports Dothan home sales … and more …

UA in the News: Oct. 17-19, 2015

Educator Hall of Fame induction – Event shows young girls career potential of engineering, science – UA faculty help select foreign films for Bama Theatre showing – HES honors alumna – Museum offers fossil day, haunting … and more …