Psychologist to Discuss Evolution of Language in UA’s ALLELE Lecture Series

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Dr. Morten Christiansen, a professor of psychology at Cornell University, will present a lecture on the evolution of language Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Ballroom on The University of Alabama campus. The lecture is part of the Alabama Lectures on Life’s Evolution, or ALLELE, series at UA. The lecture,

Historian Mary Louise Roberts to Present Lecture at UA About the Corpse

Dr. Mary Louise Roberts, an internationally recognized historian and distinguished professor at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, will present “Five Ways to Read a Corpse” at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, . in room 38 of Lloyd Hall on The University of Alabama campus. The lecture, which is sponsored by the department of history, is free and open to the public.

Nursing Applicants: More than GPAs

Nursing Applicants: More than GPAs

It takes more than just high IQs to make good nurses, says Michelle Cheshire, a researcher in The University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing. She suggests “soft skills” should also be considered in deciding which applicants are good fits for nursing programs.

Zzzs Tough for Some to Catch

Zzzs Tough for Some to Catch

University of Alabama researcher, Dr. Adam Knowlden, says college students are typically more sleep deprived than the rest of us and often ignore the health benefits of adequate slumber. Knowlden surveyed college students about their sleep behaviors and attitudes. He co-authored an article that published in Family & Community Health.

Ribbon Cutting to Open Intercultural Diversity Center on UA’s Campus

The University of Alabama will have a ribbon cutting ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, to open an Intercultural Diversity Center.

Dean’s List Students Named for UA Fall 2015 Term

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A total of 10,626 students enrolled during the 2015 fall semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). The UA Dean’s and President’s lists recognize full-time undergraduate students.

Challenge Generates $3.6 Million in Support for UA’s Culverhouse Students

More than 1,000 donors participated in a Florida business executive’s challenge to support University of Alabama business students, generating more than $3.6 million for young UA scholars within three months.

UA’s Golden Flake A-Day Game Scheduled for April 16

The 2016 Golden Flake A-Day Spring Football Game will be held Saturday, April 16, at 1 p.m. at Bryant-Denny Stadium on The University of Alabama campus.

What Makes a Great Team?

What makes a great team?  We asked students on our campus after the football team’s 16th National Championship win.