Two UA Professors Selected for Research Leadership Roles

Two University of Alabama professors will soon add research leadership responsibilities to their campus roles.

Hough Named Assistant Director of UA’s Technology Transfer Office

Dr. Whitney L. Hough, a venture development associate in The University of Alabama’s Office for Technology Transfer, has been named the office’s assistant director.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Students compete against seasoned entrepreneurs in state-wide competition – A clothing, textiles and interior design instructor gives closet-cleaning tips – Political scientist can comment on State of the Union remarks – Education policy expert weighs-in on tuition-free community college proposal

UA Kicks Off Public Sky Viewings Friday with Comet Lovejoy

The public will have six opportunities to search the sky through University of Alabama telescopes in coming months, starting Friday night with the first of two viewing slots featuring Comet Lovejoy.

UA Student Entrepreneurs to Pitch Platinum Alternative

A University of Alabama business start-up team, composed of students focusing on a less costly replacement for the precious metal platinum, will compete against other entrepreneurs in the first round of the 2015 Alabama Launchpad Competition Jan. 23.

UA, Healthcare Business Solutions Partner on Analytics

The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce is partnering with Healthcare Business Solutions LLC in Birmingham on the innovative Business Analytics Lab at Culverhouse.

UA in the News: Dec. 23, 2014

Public safety expert discusses weather warnings – Law professor talks about race relations – NAA travel coordinator addresses Sugar Bowl travel … and more …

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This week at The University of Alabama: For the 34th consecutive year, UA’s Office of Media Relations offers predictions from faculty experts for the coming year. See our list of the Top 15 “Educated Guesses” for 2015:

UA in the News: Dec. 20-22, 2014

UA student sees needs of community through volunteering – Professors make ‘educated guesses’ – Crew of USS Alabama sends message – Band to perform … and more …

UA in the News: Dec. 12, 2014

Harper Lee, Rick Bragg among Alabama Writers Hall of Fame Class