UA in the News: Dec. 18, 2014

UA President Bonner announces plans to leave the presidency – UA-affiliated company selected for 2015 Alabama Launchpad competition – UA experts comment on worst presidents, job interviews, shift in relations with Cuba and preventative healthcare

Educated Guesses: Top 15 Predictions for 2015

For the 34th consecutive year, The University of Alabama’s Office of Media Relations offers predictions from faculty experts for the coming year. See our list of the Top 15 “Educated Guesses” for 2015.

UA In the News: Dec. 17, 2014

Rise School director honored for 40 years of service – UA expert comments on China’s Great Green Wall of trees – UA researcher finds a fire can relieve stress – UA prof’s book on Made In Alabama’s holiday gift guide – UA traffic study cited

UA President Judy Bonner Announces Plans to Leave Presidency

UA President Judy Bonner announced her resignation in a letter to the campus community today.

UA In the News: Dec. 16, 2014

Army veteran, 60, graduates from UA – National Water Center, located at UA, receives funding – UA researcher shows positive impact of watching crackling fire – UA expert comments on impact of winter weather advisories – Rick Bragg inducted into Alabama Writers Hall of Fame – and more…

UA in the News: Dec. 13-15, 2014

More than 2,000 graduates receive degrees at UA’s winter commencement – UA Press holds holiday book sale – Nick’s Kids Foundation pays tribute to teachers – UA prof leads computer coding workshops for teachers – UA prof among first writers selected for Alabama Writers Hall of Fame – UA expert comments on recovery for victim of sexual abuse

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: Watch for Educated Guesses – Student sponsors day at Soup Bowl – Lower blood pressure readings documented with fireside relaxation – UA professor selected for Writers Hall of Fame – UA experts offer tips on tracing your genealogy, impact of early education, types of food needed at food banks and protective tips while shopping online.

An Extra Edge: Simulation, UA Help Automakers Save

An Extra Edge: Simulation, UA Help Automakers Save

Two engineering professors are working with industry to solve key issues in automotive manufacturing, using computers to save the companies time and money.

Winter 2014 Graduates Announced at UA

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama will award some 2,109 degrees during winter commencement Saturday, Dec. 13, on campus. With this graduating class, UA will have awarded more than 242,000 degrees since its founding in 1831 as the state’s first public university. Students listed as candidates to receive degrees include: CITY STATE/NATION ZIPCODE NAME

UA Professor to be Inducted into First Alabama Writers Hall of Fame

A University of Alabama professor has been selected to the inaugural class of the Alabama Writers Hall of Fame.