UA in the News: February 7, 2013

University of Alabama ranks first among public universities for National Merit Scholars – Veteran Affairs to visit Walter Reed – African-American history tour – Tide, Tigers battle in hovercraft competition – and more …

High School Student Winners Announced in UA Physics Contest

Nearly 300 students representing 21 schools recently competed in the 37th annual University of Alabama High School Physics Contest.

UA in the News: December 19, 2012

UA President Judy Bonner reads to kindergarten students – Faculty experts offer annual predictions – Students, alumni to team for service project – UA students help with Habitat for Humanity – Economist discusses potential impacts of military cuts … and more …

Look for Bump in State’s GDP, Employment in 2013

Alabama’s gross domestic product, the market value of goods and services produced and often considered an indicator of the state’s standard of living, should grow by about 1.5 to 2.0 percent in 2013, predicts a University of Alabama economist.

Self-Driving Cars to Take Off

Once in the realm of science fiction, cars able to drive themselves will become more prevalent as the first versions are introduced to consumers during 2013, says a University of Alabama engineering professor who worked to develop the technology.

Sporting-Event Attendance to Drop in 2013

A combination of factors will result in sporting-event attendance dropping in 2013, says Dr. Andrew Billings, a University of Alabama sports communication researcher.

Bad Economy to be Good for Your Diet in 2013

The bad economy may be good for your health in 2013, a University of Alabama nutrition expert predicts.

Retailers to Keep Storefronts, Sharpen Online Services

Consumers in the coming year can look for competitive retailers to look for ways to adjust their expensive storefront footage while sharpening online services, says Dr. Kristy Reynolds, the Bruno Professor of Marketing at The University of Alabama.

No Decreases for Pell Grant Funding

Don’t expect Pell Grant funding to decrease in 2013, a University of Alabama professor predicts.

Healthcare Reform to Bring ‘Five Stages of Grief’

The upcoming year will bring significant changes in health care, according to Dr. Marilyn Whitman, assistant professor and coordinator of the undergraduate healthcare management program at The University of Alabama.