UA in the News: Oct. 2, 2014

President Bonner announces expansion of a vice president’s responsibilities — Law professor discusses NCUA’s appeals record — RISE celebrates 40th birthday — Students raise money for domestice violence awareness … and more …

UA in the News: Sept. 30, 2014

Roff, Alston Inducted in Social Work Hall of Fame — UA economist comments on uneven recovery — Experts on children discuss corporal punishment — Political scientist discusses voter interest levels … and more …

UA in the News: Sept. 27-29, 2014

Statistics expert discusses Microsoft’s Prediction Lab – Campus offers cultural events – Jazz trumpeter heads to UA – Sorority, fraternity raise charitable donations – Theatre season kicks off – World War I exhibit to open … and more …

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This week at The University of Alabama: Pilot program offers med students chance to follow patients – Museum hosts Growing up Wild for preschoolers – Expert source available to discuss breastfeeding – UA President to speak to faculty, staff – Engineering hosts open house for high-school students

UA in the News: Sept. 26, 2014

Opera Guild hosts fundraiser – Discounts offered at UA Press – Buy for Rise – President Denny’s influence – Ford discusses popularity of UA football – Theatre offers ‘Dining Room’ – and more …

UA in the News: Sept. 18, 2014

Astronomers host sky viewing — Communication students exposed to digital learning – Art exhibit reception Sunday

Lipid Deficiency Linked to Neuron Degeneration in UA Lab Study

A type of lipid that naturally declines in the aging brain impacts – within laboratory models used to study Parkinson’s disease – a protein associated with the disease, according to a study co-authored by University of Alabama researchers.

UA in the News: Sept. 3, 2014

Former DOD official heads new Cyber Institute – UA unveils ‘clean room’ – Author of ‘Baptized in PCBs’ wins award – Jones wins service award – Volunteers needed for research study … and more …

Hyde Named Executive Director of UA Cyber Institute

Reginald D. Hyde, former deputy undersecretary of defense for intelligence and security in the U.S. Department of Defense, has been named executive director of the Cyber Institute at The University of Alabama.

John Grisham Wins the 2014 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction

For his work in “Sycamore Row,” New York Times bestselling author, lawyer and previous Harper Lee Prize winner John Grisham received the 2014 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction.