UA in the News: Nov. 25, 2014

UA student to attend climate-change conference in Peru — Inventure Renewables, launched in UA’s technology incubator, finds success — UA researcher’s device tracks food intake — Traffic study shows increase in crashes during Thanksgiving week — UA graduation rate leads SEC — New students learn about Iron Bowl — UA, Auburn compete in food drive — and more…

UA Documenting Justice Director Selected for SXSW Presentation

The University of Alabama’s Andrew Grace will co-lead a session on interactive documentary filmmaking at the 2015 South by Southwest Film Conference and Festival.

UA in the News: Nov. 22-24, 2014

UA CAPS estimates 2,500 Thanksgiving week crashes – UA researcher says fires reduce blood pressure – UA expert develops automated diet tracker – Communication expert looks at media coverage of female Olympic athletes – UA, Auburn host Beat Hunger food drives – Homecoming events – and more…

New Program Will Allow UA Presidential Scholars Who Graduate Early To Use Remaining Scholarship Funds for Graduate School

University of Alabama students who have been awarded Presidential Scholarships and complete their undergraduate degrees early will now be able to use their remaining scholarship funds for graduate school.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger winner to be announced – Traffic study shows Thanksgiving week driving dangers – ‘Discovering Alabama’ celebrates 30 years, announces new documentaries – Wade to direct new economic development academy – Student to blog about U.N. climate-change conference – UA prof develops wearable diet tracker – UA experts offer tips on importance of sleep, preventing cybercrime

UA in the News: Nov. 21, 2014

UA CAPS researchers say crashes more common during Thanksgiving week – UA researcher studies January ice and snow event – UA expert comments on earthquake – CBER data shows north Alabama unemployment lower than state average – UA prof studies golfing CEOs – Homecoming events

UA in the News: Nov. 20, 2014

‘Discovering Alabama’ showcases state’s resources – UA student selected for U.N. climate change conference – Homecoming court elected – UA’s Science Sunday commemorates Hodges Meteorite – Homecoming activities planned – and more…

UA in the News: Nov. 18, 2014

Economic development expert joins UA – Scholarship established in memory of Larry Drummond – UA student chosen to attend climate change meeting – Doctoral students name fellow of International Road Federation – UA prof develops diet tracking device – Bryce campus will serve student growth – UA hosts discussion on reshaping state’s image – Beat Auburn Beat Hunger benefit – Students ‘paint the town red’ for Homecoming – and more…

UA in the News: Nov. 15-17, 2014

‘Discovering Alabama’ celebrates 30 years – Homecoming week kicks off – UA prof develops wearable diet tracker – UA author writes Jerry Lee Lewis’ bio – UA expert comments on economic impact of aerospace industry – Honors College hosts panel discussion on reshaping state’s image – Journalist discusses health care – Huxford Symphony honors long-time supporter – Fashion majors showcase designs – and more…

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This week at The University of Alabama: Homecoming Week culminates in bonfire, parade, game – Beat Auburn Beat Hunger concludes – Wade named director of Economic Development Academy – Research shows driving dangers during Thanksgiving week – UA hosts second 3MT competition – Student to blog about U.N. climate change conference – Researchers develops diet tracker – UA experts comment on Silk Road 2, preventing cybercrime, preventing diabetes – Lectures, museum programs