UA Libraries Join HathiTrust

The University of Alabama has become one of the newest partners of Hathitrust, a partnership of major academic and research libraries collaborating in a digital library initiative to preserve and provide access to the published record in digital form.

UA in the News: Nov. 20, 2013

UA receives $2.2 million grant to improve Head Start curriculum – Students plan flash mob to raise awareness of secondhand smoke dangers – Balloon musician to perform at UA – UA study looks at ‘imposter fears’ – UA expert comments on legal case – and more…

UA’s Own Duck (Tape) Dynasty

For the second straight year, The University of Alabama’s PRSSA chapter has won the national College Duck Tape challenge, in addition to other national awards.

Who Will Deliver My Baby?

Who Will Deliver My Baby?

A University of Alabama physician addressed why family physicians have stopped providing maternity care and offered suggestions on how to alleviate the problem in a recent report.

UA in the News: Nov. 19, 2013

Tuscaloosa mayor speaks at UA town hall – Flash mob among Great American Smokeout events – Historic doors on display – Speaker inspires STEM students – UA student blogs about working out – UA hosts avant-garde performer – and more…

UA Faculty Aids in Push to Pardon Scottsboro Boys

University of Alabama faculty aided the Scottsboro Boys Museum and Cultural Center in setting the stage for the state to rectify a miscarriage of justice when the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles meets Thursday, Nov. 21 in Montgomery to discuss posthumous pardons for the “Scottsboro Boys.”

UA In the News: Nov. 16-18, 2013

UA Innovation Day winners announced – Exhibit lights up history of cigarettes – UA Panhellenic sorority elects first African-American president – ‘Fashion for Life’ showcases student designers’ talents – CBER data tracks housing values – UA experts comment on patient care, municipal finance issues, holiday food safety – and more…

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: UA study focuses on dangers of holiday driving – Psychology professor receives National Institute of Aging grant – Finalists present at 3-Minute Thesis competition – UA president, Tuscaloosa mayor to speak at Town Hall – UA experts comment on dealing with stress during the holidays, impact of ACA rollout on mid-term elections – Great American Smokeout events

UA Matters: Dealing with Stress During the Holidays

The holidays can be a busy, and stressful, time of year. The University of Alabama’s Dr. Harriet Myers offers a few suggestions on how to deal with the stress.

Dr. Judy Bonner delivers the 2013 Fall Faculty /Staff Address

Dr. Judy Bonner delivers the 2013 Fall Faculty /Staff Address

On. Nov. 13, 2013, UA President Dr. Judy Bonner met with UA’s faculty and staff to deliver the Fall Faculty/Staff Address. To see this video with closed captioning, please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcBnIRwM7vI&feature=youtu.be