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UA Honors College Partners with Holt High School for Photo Project
An exhibit of photographs produced by Holt High School students in partnership with The University of Alabama Honors College is on display in Nott Hall Gallery.
UA Sakura Festival Remembers Tornado, Earthquake with 2012 Theme of Reliance
The University of Alabama Capstone International Center will celebrate the 26th annual Sakura Festival in recognition of the Tuscaloosa tornado and the Japan earthquake with the theme of shinrai, or reliance.
Tornado Victim Wins $10,000 Savings Initiative Prize through UA Center for Ethics
The University of Alabama Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility announced the first grand prize winner in its nationally-unique, prize-linked savings initiative, SaveNow WinLater, with a surprise visit to Myra Jackson of Birmingham.
High School Students Honored as Winners in UA’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Essay Contest
School winners in The University of Alabama’s 11th annual “To Kill a Mockingbird” Essay Contest for high school students were recognized with a luncheon and awards ceremony Friday, Jan.27.
UA Professor Wins Entry to Dance Film Festival
A film by Sarah M. Barry, assistant professor of dance in The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance, has been selected for the 2012 San Francisco Dance Film Festival.
African-American History Month Program at UA Promotes Community Ties
The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center invites the campus and community to participate in a variety of events throughout February during African-American History Month.
UA Event ‘Something about Sam’ Focuses on Using Humor with Autism
Rick Dowling, faculty-in-residence, and his wife will share their experience of using humor while raising a son with autism in “Something About Sam, Autism Told Through the World of Sitcoms,” Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. in Morgan Auditorium on The University of Alabama campus.
UA Experts Ready to Discuss Elections, Issues With Media
University of Alabama experts stand prepared to field questions from the media on the upcoming South Carolina, Florida and Alabama primaries, as well as issues affecting the general election. For more source ideas, contact Richard LeComte, media relations, rllecomte@ur.ua.edu, 205/348-3782.
Two UA Professors Named Fellows in Top Science Group
Two University of Alabama professors were named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Educated Guesses 2012
For the 31st consecutive year, The University of Alabama’s Office of Media Relations offers predictions from faculty experts for the coming year. While these “educated guesses” don’t always come true, our track record over the years has been good.
Obama to Battle, Beat Late-Entry Republican
President Obama is likely to win re-election in 2012, but his Republican opponent will not be one of the current candidates battling one another in the early primaries, a University of Alabama political scientist predicts.
Cuba May be State’s Next Big Customer
The Alabama business community needs to practice its Spanish, and that suggestion has nothing to do with the state’s controversial immigration law.
Online Doomsday Groups to Spike
Warnings about apocalyptic cataclysms in 2012 potentially will serve as a catalyst for Internet hysteria, a University of Alabama psychology professor predicts.
New App to Displace Craigslist, Professor Predicts
Dr. Craig E. Armstrong, assistant professor of management at The University of Alabama, says he expects someone to create, within the next year, an "app" that performs "Craigslist" functions for the exchange of goods and services.
Social Media to Serve as New Opinion Polls
Dr. Kristen Heflin says social media will give the public more access to political candidates than ever before – and that access will include the good, the bad and the ugly.
Has the ‘Occupy’ Movement Faded? Don’t Bet on It
The Occupy Movement will be heard from again and re-emerge on the political and economic landscape more determined and forceful than ever, a University of Alabama professor predicts.
Female Running Mate May Determine Election
Whereas many eyes were on presidential candidates in the final days of 2011, one University of Alabama professor believes the vice presidential race is the one to watch.
Stressful 2011 Could Make for a Depressed 2012
2011 was a turbulent one for the people of Alabama, and a University of Alabama nursing professor thinks many will feel the effects mentally during 2012.
Year of Natural Disaster to Bring Changes in 2012
2011 often felt like the 'Year of the Disaster,' and we can expect municipalities around the nation to look next year for ways to mitigate losses caused by natural disasters.
One of Least Productive Years in Congressional History Ahead
The 2012 congressional elections will see Republicans hold onto the U.S. House of Representatives and Democrats hold onto the Senate, a University of Alabama political scientist predicts.
Tablets, Other Mobile Devices to Become More Evident in Hospitals
iPads aren’t just on little Bobby and Susie’s list – medical workers also have an iPad or other tablet device at the top of their holiday gift-wish list.
Middle East Unrest, Sputtering Economies to Keep Fuel Prices Unstable
Fuel prices will remain unstable in 2012 as pressure from all sides influence the cost of crude oil, according to a University of Alabama engineering professor who follows the petroleum markets.
Health Care Will Continue to be a Pain in the Head
The intensity and confusion surrounding the health-care debate will increase in 2012, a University of Alabama insurance expert predicts.
Occupy Protesters Unlikely to See Increase in Court Victories
Occupy Wall Street protesters can expect mixed results in litigation, says a University of Alabama First Amendment expert.
Low Interest Rates Ain’t Gonna Last
So, if interest rates are at record low levels, it’s pretty safe to predict that they are going to increase, right? “Right,” says Dr. Benton Gup, a University of Alabama finance professor, “but let’s not make the same mistakes that led to the failure and consolidation of thousands of financial institutions in the 1980s."