Biology Graduate Student Wins UA’s Three Minute Thesis Contest
A University of Alabama graduate student in the department of biological sciences claimed first prize in the Three Minute Thesis competition final, which was held recently on campus.
Campus Impact
UA Professor Helps Discover Theory in How Glaciers Influenced Land Formations
A University of Alabama geographer’s forecasting model has helped determine heavily glaciated areas in North America more than 25,000 years ago significantly affected temperatures and land formations in unglaciated areas more than 200 miles away.
UA among those Funded for Child Maltreatment Prevention Programs
The University of Alabama’s Child Development Resources is one of five Tuscaloosa organizations to receive more than $379,000, combined, to help fund community programs committed to the prevention of child maltreatment.
Wells Fargo Scholars Recognized at UA Luncheon
Thirteen University of Alabama students were recognized as Wells Fargo First Generation Scholars in a recent campus luncheon.
UA Education Professor Named University Distinguished Research Professor
The University of Alabama Board of Trustees has named Dr. Stephen Thoma, professor of educational psychology at The University of Alabama, a University Distinguished Research Professor.
UA Astronomers’ Work Begins where Alice in Wonderland Meets Einstein
Research results from the “Cheshire Cat” group of galaxies show how manifestations of Einstein’s 100-year-old theory can lead to new discoveries today. The research was co-authored by University of Alabama astronomers.
UA Wraps Up 2015 ‘Beat Auburn Beat Hunger’ Food Drive
The University of Alabama finished the 2015 Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive by collecting 116,370 pounds of food.
UA Physicists Share in Breakthrough Prize for Neutrino Research
A team of University of Alabama physicists has received recognition for making key contributions to a landmark study of neutrinos that won the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics recently in California.
UA Announces Next Steps in Diversity Initiative
University of Alabama President Stuart R. Bell announced today that he has directed the University’s Strategic Planning Council to include the addition of a central diversity officer and the development of a new diversity plan as part of its work.
UA’s Veteran, Military Affairs Offers Emergency Scholarships
The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs at The University of Alabama now is offering emergency scholarships for veterans.