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This week at The University of Alabama: UA scientists’ research could help improve algae biofuel production – UA nursing students share culture with Japanese scholars – UA experts available to comment on pope’s resignation, veterans’ support – African-American History Month events – Community screening of health care film – Object X discussion series

Art Exhibit “Migration/s” Opens at UA’s Paul R. Jones Gallery of Art

“Migration/s,” a collaborative exhibit that explores the theme of migration through works of art in the Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art at The University of Alabama, will open March 5 at an art gallery in downtown Tuscaloosa.

UA in the News: February 22, 2013

CNN anchor Don Lemon speaks on campus – UA hosts rural health conference – UA students, faculty win media awards – UA researchers study algae parasite – UA expert comments on need for leadership training – Moundville Archaeology Park hosts Knap-In – UA theater presents ‘Othello” – and more…

Return of Saturday in the Park Program Series at UA’s Moundville Park

Explore the lives of West Alabama’s Native Americans during the return of the Saturday in the Park program series at The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park.

UA in the News: February 21, 2013

Health statistics presented at rural health conference at UA – Journalists Bob Woodward, Don Lemon to speak on campus – UA prof uses fruit flies to study metabolic syndrome – UA researchers study algae parasite’s impact on biofuel production – UA experts comment on online brain training, antioxidants’ impact – Events – and more…

UA PR Student Wins National Outstanding Student Award

University of Alabama senior Jessica Colburn has been named the 2013 recipient of the Daniel J. Edelman/PRSSA Award for the Outstanding Public Relations Student.

UA in the News: February 20, 2013

CNN anchor Don Lemon to speak at UA – UA students to visit Birmingham Civil Rights Institute – Artist featured on UA student-produced ‘Alabama Art Seen’ – UA expert comments on historic Drish House – UA study looks at Pell grants – Events – and more…

Ancient Indian Technique Showcased at UA’s Moundville Park

Learn from some of the country’s finest stone craftsmen how to make arrowheads, spear points and hundreds of other stone tools as they meet to demonstrate and teach their skill and sell their wares at the Moundville Knap-In from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 8 and 9 at The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park.

UA in the News: February 19, 2013

Clean energy business competition representatives visit UA – Conference focuses on reducing obesity – Museum program highlights science behind natural disasters – UA launches off-campus housing website – UA experts comment on Carnival’s ad in Mobile newspaper, Pell grants and suicide bombers – Student finds passion in UA dance department – Events – and more…

UA Telecommunication and Film Wins Seven National Awards

Students and faculty from The University of Alabama’s telecommunication and film department won a total of seven awards in the Broadcast Education Association’s Festival of Media Arts.