UA in the News: May 10, 2012

UA education prof’s book on best-seller list – SaveFirst students help families save $1.5 million in tax preparation fees – UA grad balances chemistry and entrepreneurship – UA expert comments on achievement gap – and more…

UA Conference Celebrates 25 Years of Promoting Workers’ Safety and Health

The University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies is sponsoring the 25th annual Alabama Governor’s Safety and Health Conference, Aug. 27-29, in Orange Beach.

UA Students Secure $5.8 Million in Tax Refunds for Alabama Families through SaveFirst

University of Alabama students recently worked at free tax preparation sites across the state to prepare more than 3,200 returns for working families to secure $5.8 million in tax refunds and save almost $1 million in tax preparation fees.

UA in the News: May 8, 2012

UA’s recycling program grows – UA experts comment on the impact of social media on legal cases, student loans – UA Arboretum has trails, observation platform

UA in the News: May 5-7, 2012

UA team turns shrimp shells into high-tech bandages – UA Class of 2012 includes grads who have overcome adversity – UA adds Friday night commencement ceremony – New grads listed – Search for new UA president begins – UA experts comment on children’s steps toward independence, impact of social media on legal cases – and more…

UA Offers Summer Enrichment Workshop for Area Students

The University of Alabama College of Education’s program for gifted and talented in special education is offering its 35th annual Summer Enrichment Workshop June 11-29 at Matthews Elementary School.

UA in the News: May 4, 2012

UA commencement ceremonies set for tonight, Saturday – Search for UA president underway – Faculty achievements – and more…

A Psychological Salve: Scientists Study Mind’s Ability to Manage Pain

A Psychological Salve: Scientists Study Mind’s Ability to Manage Pain

Researchers are helping patients tap into the healing power of the mind to give hope to persons with pain.

UA in the News: May 3, 2012

UA College of Engineering hosts technology conference for middle and high school students – UA presidential search committee meets – UA professor builds homes for purple martins – Ring found at UA Day of Service returned to former UA grad student

UA in the News: May 2, 2012

UA engineer’s breakthrough will quiet combustion engines – Students tell tornado stories through plays – Inventure Renewables, operating in UA’s AIME program, receives funding