UA Scientists among IceCube Collaborators Pushing Neutrinos to Astronomy’s Forefront

Today, nearly 25 years after the pioneering idea of detecting neutrinos in ice, the IceCube Collaboration, including University of Alabama researchers, announces the observation of 28 very high-energy particle events that constitute the first solid evidence for astrophysical neutrinos from cosmic accelerators.

UA Wins $2.2 Million Grant to Improve School-Readiness, Family Well-Being in Head Start

More than 500 Head Start pre-schoolers across nine West Alabama counties and their families will directly benefit from a $2.2 million grant awarded to a group of University of Alabama faculty members.

UA Research Office to Host Innovation Day

From a student-run company offering small-loans to fellow entrepreneurs to a faculty member’s approach to lowering replacement costs for electric vehicle batteries, a variety of innovative approaches will be outlined during The University of Alabama’s first Innovation Day set for Friday, Nov. 15.

UA in the News: Nov. 7, 2013

Innovative research educates mothers on childhood obesity – Researchers: Racial attitudes at UA in mainstream – Hip Hop expert to speak – Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger – Planning for Game Day crowds … and more …

UA in the News: Nov. 5, 2013

Author series opens – Dance Alabama! gallery – UA student starts diabetes awareness group – UA student among national FFA officers – and more …

LSU vs. Alabama Special Olympics Unified Sports Flag Football Game Set for Saturday

Special Olympics will host a Unified flag football game at The University of Alabama recreation center at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9.

UA in the News: Nov. 2-4, 2013

Students to display talents in Dance Alabama! — UA hosts women in science conference – Bonner reflects on first year of presidency – UA hydrogeologist honored – Marketing professor references teen’s fading interest in Facebook – New insurance center … and more …

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: Psychology professor wins mental health research grant — History professor’s book wins awards — Veteran’s Day events upcoming — Experts offer tips for holiday food safety, distinguishing between colds and flu — UA’s NASA connections

UA’s Zheng Wins National Association’s Top Science Award

Dr. Chunmiao Zheng, a professor of hydrogeology at The University of Alabama, will receive the 2013 M. King Hubbert Award from the National Ground Water Association for major science contributions to the knowledge of groundwater.

Accreditation Team Invites Public Comment Related to UA Police

As part of a voluntary accreditation assessment, employees of The University of Alabama Police Department and community members are invited to offer comments related to the department on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. in the Bryant Denny Stadium recruiting room on the UA campus.