UA Chemistry Professor among World’s Most Highly-Cited Researchers

A University of Alabama chemistry professor ranks among the top 1 percent of most cited researchers in his field worldwide in 2014, according to a report published by Thomson Reuters.

UA Student Selected to Attend Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany

Brandon Hill, a University of Alabama doctoral student, is one of 600 students from around the world selected to attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting June 29-July 4.

UA Scientists Identify Metabolic Link between Aging, Parkinson’s

University of Alabama researchers identified within animal models an enzyme that links genetic pathways that control aging with the death of dopamine neurons – a clinical hallmark of Parkinson’s disease.

Scientists Demonstrate Improved Catalyst Control, Energy Savings Could Result

Inspired by how enzymes work in nature’s biological processes, researchers have demonstrated a way to improve control of synthetic catalysts, according to a paper co-authored by a University of Alabama computational chemist.

UA in the News: May 16, 2014

Students to launch rocket in NASA competition – Professor discusses new book on PCB contamination – UA physician comments on obstetric services shortage

UA in the News: May 15, 2014

Vanderbilt professor named dean of UA law school – Senior bringing perfect ACT score to UA – Athletics scores high APR marks – High-school students receive scholarships to UA — Professor offers political commentary – Athlete dedicates race to former swimmer

UA in the News: May 14, 2014

UA names new dean for School of Law – City project to improve gateway to campus

UA in the News: May 13, 2014

Engineering students to participate in NASA competition – Law student credited with founding college mentoring program – Center for Economic Development assists with town’s strategic planning

Brandon Named Dean of UA School of Law

A constitutional law expert with extensive experience in both academia and private and public law practice will soon return to his University of Alabama alma mater to lead the UA School of Law.

UA in the News: May 10-12, 2014

Professor wins grant for robotic prosthesis — Former athlete returns for degree – Chapter selects scholarship recipient – Student provides opinion on minimum wage increase … and more