Life Beneath the Seafloor Explored by UA Guest Lecturer

A professor of oceanography who studies life on and below the ocean’s floor will give a public talk at The University of Alabama beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 in Shelby Hall, room 1004.

UA Researchers Increase Understanding of Gene’s Potentially Protective Role in Parkinson’s

University of Alabama researchers have identified how a specific gene protects dopamine-producing neurons from dying in both animal models and in cultures of human neurons.

UA in the News: February 3, 2012

Economist’s study outlines impact of immigration law – Mobile native named Cason Award winner – Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility initiative rewards tornado victim – Biologist uses snakes in human heart research – Sorority encourages Ronald McDonald House donations – and more …

UA in the News: February 2, 2012

UA economist analyzes impact of immigration law – Law professor co-launches new legal blog – Students kick off obesity-awareness campaign – UA celebrates African-American history month – Professor’s film selected for San Francisco Dance Film Festival – Transportation researcher honored – and more …

UA in the News: January 19, 2012

UA students present television pilots at Bama Theatre — Local high school students to use UA chemistry lab – First Amendment expert comments on piracy legislation – Zen Buddhist priest visits – Parking information on championship celebration – and more …

UA’s Bryant Museum to Host Preview of HBO Namath Documentary

The Bryant Museum will host a preview of “NAMATH” at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 in the Ballroom of the Hotel Capstone on The University of Alabama campus.

UA in the News: January 18, 2012

Paul R. Jones Gallery to open – Band members enjoy championship experience – Financial management expert quoted – Professors honored – Students awarded study abroad scholarships – and more …

See Four Planets, Moon through UA Telescopes

The moon and four planets are among the celestial objects visitors can peer at through University of Alabama telescopes during public sky viewings throughout the semester.

Area High School to Hold its Chemistry Class at UA

A University of Alabama chemistry laboratory will be filled with slightly younger-than-usual faces Jan. 19 as it hosts a high-school chemistry class.

UA in the News: January 6, 2012

UA celebrates MLK with concert – UA holds annual economic conference – Professor discusses nano-materials — and more …