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This week at The University of Alabama: UA researchers say holiday driving most dangerous right before Christmas – Research on renewable energy systems leads to patent – UA experts offer tips on how to save on water heating, ways to exercise without leaving home – UA School of Music presents ‘Hilaritas’

UA PR Student Wins National Scholarship

University of Alabama junior Jacquie McMahon was named the 2013 recipient of a $2,000 scholarship for public relations students.

UA Matters: Lower the Cost of Water Heating

Water heating is the second largest energy expense in your home, and it typically accounts for about 20 percent of your utility bill. The University of Alabama’s Greg McKelvey offers several ways to help reduce your water costs. Install aerating, low-flow faucets and showerheads. Draining a gallon of water from your water heater tank every six

UA In the News: Nov. 26, 2013

UA researchers use ice to study space – Engineering prof receives Blackmon-Moody Award – UA study shows high risk of deer collisions during holiday season – Engineering student wins 3 Minute Thesis competition – Students organize Swipe Aware Hunger initiative – UA expert comments on Black Friday – John Legend to perform at UA – Beat Auburn Beat Hunger sets high goal – Construction begins on new women’s rowing facility

UA in the News: Nov. 23-25, 2013

UA researchers study neutrino astronomy through Antarctic ice – UA Panhellenic sorority elects first African-American president – Yuengling sisters inducted into UA Hospitality Hall of Fame – UA students assist Hope Clinic – Nick’s Kids, Habitat for Humanity dedicate 15th home – UA research says Christmastime traffic worse than other holidays – Education prof’s study on ability groups cited – UA experts quoted on unemployment rate, university student receivables’ processes – and more…

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA study focuses on dangers of holiday driving – UA experts comment on helping your children build credit, dealing with stress during the holidays, whether supplements help patients with osteoporosis, impact of ACA rollout on mid-term elections

UA Matters: How to Help Your Children Build Credit

While it is important to establish a good credit rating early in life, there are other factors that need consideration first, such as your child’s maturity level. But when the time is right, there are several ways you can help your child build credit, and The University of Alabama’s Jan Brakefield offers a few suggestions on how to do just that.

UA in the News: Nov. 22, 2013

UA faculty involved with Scottsboro Boys pardon – UA has dedicated space for 3D printing – UA’s Health Scholars Program graduates first Hale County students – UA students ‘pass out’ to show dangers of secondhand smoke – UA study looks at ‘imposter fears’ – and more…

Engineering Student Tops UA’s Inaugural 3MT Competition

A University of Alabama graduate student from the College of Engineering claimed the top prize in the University’s inaugural 3 Minute Thesis competition, while another engineering graduate student won the “People’s Choice” award Wednesday night.

UA in the News: Nov. 21, 2013

UA receives $2 million grant to improve Head Start – UA helps Tuscaloosa succeed financially – Exhibit, film focus on dangers of smoking – Major companies recruit UA students – UA prof comments on pardon for Scottsboro Boys – UA class makes zombie film – UA/AU students to help build Habitat house – Doctoral students present theses in three minutes – and more…