UA Astronomer Views Solar Eclipse Atop Arizona Mountain

Dr. William “Bill” Keel, professor of astronomy at The University of Alabama, captured this image of a solar eclipse Sunday evening from the MMT Observatory atop Mount Hopkins, Arizona, about 40 miles south of Tucson.

UA in the News: May 19-21, 2012

UA hosts research, science education conferences — Lunabotics student team competes – Economists analyze employment numbers – Students design website for a non-profit

UA in the News: May 18, 2012

UA professor analyzes political fallout from county bankruptcy

UA Students Lead Projects in the Black Belt

A group of 30 University of Alabama honors students is spending May 7-25 in Marion carrying out multiple community-service projects in the Black Belt.

UA MBA Candidate Uses Shrimp-Shell Compound in Efforts to Develop New Bandage

Dr. Whitney Hough is scheduled to earn her MBA from The University of Alabama this week, but she’s not looking forward to joining the business world. She’s already there.

Montgomery First Stop for Coretta Scott King Biography Tour, Release of UA Press’ Book Nears

Bernice A. King will tour the state to promote a biography on her mother, Coretta Scott King. The tour’s first stop is April 28 at Alabama State University in Montgomery.

UA in the News: April 24, 2012

UA’s Rick Bragg gives “Last Lecture” – UA to host tornado research symposium – Psychology professor’s class fosters positive youth involvement – Campus Veterans Association celebrates veterans – and more …

UA in the News: April 21-23, 2012

UA students, faculty, staff and community join in a Day of Service – Crimson Tide football team honored at White House – UA economist discusses payrolls, tax revenue – UA gymnasts win national championship – UA students assist Good Samaritan Clinic — and more …

IceCube Neutrino Observatory Explores Origin of Cosmic Rays; UA Scientists on Research Team

The IceCube Neutrino Observatory, a massive detector in Antarctica, is honing in on how the highest energy cosmic rays are produced.

UA in the News: April 17, 2012

UA to hold Day of Service as tornado anniversary nears – UA instructor collects, publishes storm reflections – UA Arboretum plant sale draws crowds – UA economists project growth – UA researchers seek to bring farmer-friendly research to market – and more …