UA Center for Economic Development Co-Sponsors Trails Conference

The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development, Alabama Trails Commission and Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs are sponsoring the second annual conference highlighting recreational trails in Alabama on Nov.1-2.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA hosts National Outreach Scholarship Conference – High school chemistry students visit UA – Memory screening program – UA experts available for political commentary — Events

UA in the News: September 28, 2012

UA researcher focuses on low birth weight babies – UA professor, surgeon work together on new pain treatment – UA anthropologist studies use of smartphones – UA Education Policy Center to study impact of new Pell Grant rules, reports on workforce training at community colleges

UA College of C&IS Announces Hall of Fame Inductees

The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences will holds its annual Communication Hall of Fame Oct. 11 in the North Zone at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

UA In the News: September 27, 2012

UA music student’s compositions win national recognition – UA freshman places third in speech competition – Dean praises College of Communication and Information Sciences’ accomplishments – SGA scavenger hunt to help students become aware of academic resources – “Fools” production reviewed – PR students gain experience through Capstone Agency – UA ROTC students blend college, military life – and more…

UA in the News: September 26, 2012

Out-of-state enrollment increases at UA – UA prof studies impact of prenatal care on low birth weights – UA experts comments on impact of smartphones – UA theatre production reviewed – Music influences UA student’s art – and more…

UA in the News: September 25, 2012

Out-of-state enrollment up at UA – New York artist, UA alum shows work at Sarah Moody gallery – UA, Chamber of Commerce start young entrepreneurs academy – Honors College expands work in Black Belt – UA grad student wins international engineering award – and more…

UA in the News: September 22-24, 2012

Family Weekend offers events – Million Dollar Band celebrates 100th anniversary – UA experts comment on nursing shortage, unemployment numbers – UA theatre to open fall season with ‘Fools’ – and more…

Climate Change Discussion Opens Philosophy Lecture Series at UA

On Sept. 25 The University of Alabama will host Dr. Simon Keller, associate professor of philosophy at Victoria University of Wellington, who will lecture on “Understanding Skepticism about Climate Change” at 7:30 p.m. in 205 Smith Hall on the UA campus.

Cuba’s Prenatal Program Improves Low Birth Weights, According to UA Study

Comprehensive prenatal care can decrease the rate of low birth weights, according to a study led by Dr. Yasmin Neggers, a University of Alabama researcher and professor of human nutrition and hospitality management.