UA In the News: Aug. 29-31, 2015

UA prof’s research looks at reasons for mass shootings in U.S. – UA experts comment on leaving New Orleans after Katrina, relationship between Trump and Cruz, proposed development plan for Ghana – Lilly Ledbetter speaks on campus – Bill Nye to give Blount Undergraduate Initiative lecture – Greek organizations plan philanthropic events – and more…

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This week at The University of Alabama: Sports management, PR students to work at college football opener – UA researcher finds drinkers, abstainers react similarly to alcohol cues – UA’s secondary math ed program earns national recognition – Wetland flooding research takes new approach – UA professor comments on mass shootings – Experts offer tips on watching weight during tailgating season, planning a wedding on a tight budget

UA in the News: Aug. 28, 2015

Bill Nye to speak at UA – UA researcher finds similar neural reactions among drinkers, abstainers – UA experts comment on mass shootings, Cruz and Trump teaming up to host rally

UA in the News: Aug. 27, 2015

UA researcher analyses link between gun ownership rate and mass shootings – UA experts comment on journalist shootings – UA prof studies reactions to alcohol cues – UA doctor comments on rural health care funding – UMC opens Northport location – Bama Dining cuts ribbon on Greens to Go location – UA students’ documentary on the Coast Guard’s response to Katrina airs – and more…

Late Night at the Ferg: ONYX ’15

Late Night at the Ferg: ONYX ’15

As part of UA’s 2015 Week of Welcome, students took part in Onyx ’15, an event that showcased cultural and Greek organizations, and featured a fashion show, Step show and performance by the Afro-American Gospel Choir.

UA in the News: Aug. 26, 2015

UA researcher finds correlation between gun ownership rate and mass shootings – Pierce named UA vice president for advancement – Engineering student awarded Eisenhower Fellowship – UA experts comment on Evergreen Cemetery, Scottish university’s proposal to end religious studies program – UA to host public sky viewing – and more…

UA in the News: Aug. 25, 2015

UA expert’s study shows correlation between gun ownership and public mass shootings – UA mobile hearing center to target rural counties – Photos of George Washington Carver on display at UA’s Jones Gallery – Consulting firm named Manderson Partner of the Year – Fulbright Scholars to share experiences, advice at panel discussion

UA in the News: Aug. 22-24, 2015

UA researcher finds correlation between civilian gun ownership rate and mass shootings – UA biologist finds low cost approach to studying wetlands – UA student awarded Eisenhower grant – UA experts comment on Donald Trump’s candidacy, Tuscaloosa County’s jobless rate – Fundraiser to support RISE – and more…

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA expert finds relationship between civilian firearm ownership rate and public mass shootings – ‘Raising Mia’ mother to speak at Social Work conference – Secondary math education program earns national recognition — UA researcher takes new approach to flooding research – UA experts offer tips for planning a wedding on a budget, making creative school lunches – Events include Mike Slive presentation, UMC-Northport grand opening, Child Development conference

Pierce Named Vice President for Advancement at UA

University of Alabama President Stuart R. Bell has named Robert D. Pierce II as vice president for advancement.