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This week at The University of Alabama: UA’s ‘cleanest’ room relocates – Hyde named executive director of Cyber Institute – UA research shows students don’t get enough sleep – Social work student wins national award – UA experts offer tips on tailgating, optimizing energy throughout the day and storing data ‘in the cloud’

UA in the News: Aug. 29, 2014

Million Dollar Band prepares for football season – UA report shows Samford’s economic impact

UA in the News: Aug. 28, 2014

UA prof studies sleep deprivation among college students – UA social work students intern at Walter Reed – Professor finds new plant species – University Medical Center expands hours – Student helps establish new scholarship – Blood drive held on campus – Old pictures show Million Dollar Band’s early days – and more…

The Capstone of Higher Education: Bama by Drone

The Capstone of Higher Education: Bama by Drone

Take a look at this “birds-eye” view of the campus and you will see why The University of Alabama has been ranked by www.thebestcolleges.org as one of “The 50 Most Amazing College Campuses for 2014.”

The Capstone of Higher Education: The RISE Program

The Capstone of Higher Education: The RISE Program

Research taking place at The University of Alabama’s RISE program is influencing early childhood education for children with and without special needs.  Since 1974, more than 10,000 children have benefitted from this environment of inclusion and acceptance.  Today, there are six RISE schools in four states modeled after the program at UA.  This video highlights

UA in the News: Aug. 27, 2014

UA students participate in Semester at Sea – New kinesiology class offers horseback riding – Al’s Pals adds new schools – UA senior develops program to help fund first generation students – UA expert comments on Tor network – Blood drive held on campus – New dance prof brings diverse styles to UA – and more…

UA in the News: Aug. 26, 2014

UA seeks donations for Rising Tide Scholarship – New, renovated buildings open on campus – Two new sorority houses open – STEM Path to MBA steers students to two degrees in five years – West Alabama Recycling Partnership receives grant – and more…

The Capstone of Higher Education: Rise

The Capstone of Higher Education: Rise

Allison Gabriel is a student at Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa.  Her journey began at The University of Alabama’s Rise program. The research taking place at Rise influences early childhood education for children with and without special needs. Since 1974, more than 10,000 children have taken part in this environment of inclusion and acceptance.

UA In the News: Aug. 23-25, 2014

UA researchers study restless leg syndrome – UA study shows students not getting enough sleep – New facilities open on UA campus – Enrollment increasing – Freshmen participate in Alabama Action – Football players cut hair for charity – Students benefit from studying abroad – UA students intern at amphitheater — World War I exhibit at Gorgas Library – and more…

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA study looks at students’ reasons for insufficient sleep – Social work student wins national award – UA experts comment on optimizing energy during the workday, impact of SEC Network