UA in the News: June 28, 2012

UA to implode Rose Towers to make way for new residential community – UA law professor comments on Supreme Court’s immigration decision – UA engineering professor discusses falling gas prices

UA in the News: June 27, 2012

UA Law professor comments on Supreme Court’s ruling on Arizona immigration law – Sports media expert discusses impact NBC executive had on Olympic coverage – UA theatre production – and more …

UA’s Rose Towers to be Imploded July 4

The University of Alabama’s Rose Towers will be demolished July 4 to make way for a new residence hall to be built near the same site.

UA in the News: June 26, 2012

UA hosts camp for children in foster care – UA environmental law professor discusses new law – Black Warrior Review editor relays experience with literary award – UA to host money management camp for young people — and more …

UA in the News: June 14, 2012

CW editor discusses how students prepare to adapt to journalism changes.

Venus Transit: As Seen Through UA Telescope

More than 100 people attended a public sky viewing Tuesday of the transit of Venus. The event, hosted by The University of Alabama’s department of physics and astronomy, was held in conjunction with the astronomical oddity that occurred for only the second time since 1882.

Underground Search for Neutrino Properties Unveils First Results, UA Physicists Play Key Role

University of Alabama physicists developed and built the largest active component of a prototype particle physics detector now shedding light on some of the fundamental particles of matter.

UA’s College Transition Program for Students with Autism Grows

When fall classes resume on The University of Alabama campus in August, 18 students are expected to participate in UA’s transition program for students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

UA Names New Director of Effort to Bring Campus Discoveries to Market Place

The University of Alabama named Dr. Richard P. Swatloski director of its Office for Technology Transfer.

Venus (Not Your Soul) to Appear as Little Black Spot on Sun, UA Hosts Viewing

On June 5, that “little black spot on the sun today” will not be your soul, but Venus, said Dr. William “Bill” Keel, professor of astronomy at The University of Alabama.