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Each weekday this page will be updated with links to articles and news coverage of UA. http://www.ua.edu/images/uabox.gifhttp://www.ua.edu15040 UA honors philanthropist's efforts – UA students help with vision screenings throughout region – UA faculty comment on gas prices, walking to school, jury selection – and more… Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/oct08/news20081010.htm Professor publishes work on peer victimization – Faculty commentary on astronomy, healthy food choices, political debates – Bryant Museum turns 20 – and more… Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/oct08/news20081009.htm Global manufacturer Fushi Copperweld signs research agreement with UA – Director of RISE honored – UA to host economic panel – and more… Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/oct08/news20081008.htm Hank Williams Jr. to perform Homecoming concert – UA student and faculty honors – and more… Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/oct08/news20081007.htm UA's Community Crossroads Center sponsors community fest – Crossing Points program helps special needs adults adjust to post-school life – At home with the Sabans – UA's Million Dollar Band – UA faculty provide expert commentary on Presidential politics, U.S. economy, religious observations, shortage of math and science teachers – and more… Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/oct08/news20081006.htm Community organic farm started by UA class – Gas prices don't stop UA tailgaters – College of Engineering host high school students -- UA faculty comment on vice-presidential debate, impact of financial bailout plan, difficulty in finding mortgage loans, and Alabama's financial state Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/oct08/news20081003.htm RVs flock to UA for gamedays -- UA faculty comment of foreclosures, government spending – Dreamland BBQ part of UA community Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/oct08/news20081002.htm UA to offer new minor in natural resource management – New science building on target to open Fall 2009 – Student organizations helping with voter registration – UA faculty comment on the 2010 census, Alabama's real estate market, politics – UA events – and more… Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/oct08/news20081001.htm UA students promotes diabetes awareness, help health care clinic – 20th anniversary of Moundville Native American Festival this weekend – and more… Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/sep08/news20080930.htm UA faculty comment of military voters, Hispanic population growth in Alabama, Vice-presidential debates – McCain leads Obama in UA student poll – 'Bear Country' play focuses on Coach Bryant's life Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/sep08/news20080929.htm UA class studies gender, presidential campaign – UA faculty comment on housing market, presidential debates, hazardous spills – and more… Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/sep08/news20080926.htm UA biologists help to determine what killed birds – Noted writer Barry Hannah returns to UA – UA faculty comment on electric cars, stimulus checks – Museums offer free admission Saturday – and more... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/sep08/news20080925.htm UA researcher, expert on information technology, dies – UA faculty comment on government bailout proposal, presidential debates, government ethics – UA student wins leadership award – UA students study in China – Concert helps Alabama charities Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/sep08/news20080924.htm UA faculty provide expert commentary on presidential debates, "short selling," inter-racial marriage, and endangered fish – UA wheelchair athletes bring home gold Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/sep08/news20080923.htm UA paleontologist studies evolution of whales – UA athlete leads team to Paralympic victory – Faculty experts comment on government bailouts, presidential debates, gas prices and more Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/sep08/news20080922.htm Plans for Jewish student center on campus -- UA has record enrollment – UA faculty comment on funding for community colleges, political polls, college enrollment trends – UA to work with Tuscaloosa on methane gas project – UA events – and more… Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/sep08/news20080919.htm UA announces record enrollment – New minor in natural resources management – UA to work with Tuscaloosa on energy project – Memorial to honor crash victims – UA sees increase in recycling, takes steps in conserving water – and more… Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/sep08/news20080918.htm UA closing in on enrollment goal of 28,000 – Downtown route added to UA transit – UA faculty provide expert commentary on gas price gouging, Wall Street turmoil, Alabama's fish population, charity cases in healthcare – and more… Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/sep08/news20080917.htm UA athletes lead U.S. wheelchair basketball team to Gold Medal – Obama tops poll in UA study – UA faculty comment on Wall Street shakeup – Graduate School holds "Preview Day" Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/sep08/news20080916.htm UA paleontologist discovers that whales had legs, wiggled hips – UA class learning about truth in media -- $1 million donated to UA business school – UA faculty provide commentary on presidential election, children and cell phones, voter registration in Alabama, gas prices, and small businesses – and more... Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/sep08/news20080915.htm UA paleontologist discovers that whales had legs, wiggled hips – UA student honored for work in local community – UA prof comments on candidates' use of the Internet – New student group encourages political discussion – and more… Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/sep08/news20080912.htm UA physicist caught up in doomsday hype – UA faculty comment on large cars and gas prices, political ads – UA construction goes green – and more… Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/sep08/news20080911.htm UA business school makes Top 50 entrepreneurial colleges list – Ticketless system for students declared a success -- UA prof. comments on blogs – UA holds information fair for non-traditional students – and more… Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/sep08/news20080910.htm Engineering Day planned for Oct 2 – UA receives gift from former teachers Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/sep08/news20080909.htm Siblings pass on gift of education with UA scholarship fund – UA honors oldest living football player – UA praised for Tulane welcome – GameDay stories – and more… Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/sep08/news20080908.htm Game Day recycling program – UA hosts rural health conference – Math lab aids students – Faculty honors – and more... Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/sep08/news20080905.htm Road work won’t affect gameday traffic – UA’s Rodgers library now open 24 hours – College of Nursing holds Pre-K health screenings – UA dining halls go trayless -- Three UA players competing in Paralympics -- Hotel Capstone's renovation party Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/sep08/news20080904.htm UA provides off campus apartments to keep up with housing demand – UA dining halls phasing out trays – Crimson Tide football team on cover of Sports Illustrated – Blackburn Institute introduces new curriculum – and more... Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/sep08/news20080903.htm Plans for UA's new nursing college building unveiled – UA center for the study of tobacco and society – UA faculty provide expert commentary on Alabama weather, presidential politics, Jefferson county government, Alabama economic outlook – and more… Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/sep08/news20080902.htm UA faculty provide expert commentary on employee pensions, historic significance of Obama nomination, discrimination – and more Thu, 29 Aug 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/aug08/news20080829.htm Pricewaterhouse gives UA $1 million – UA fans my face road delays for Clemson game – Bryant-Denny concession stands get facelift – Bama Bikes program going well Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/aug08/news20080828.htm UA goes "trayless" to save energy – UA career center helps students secure jobs Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/aug08/news20080827.htm UA makes top colleges list – Crimson Ride recognizes 2 millionth rider – Freshmen "must-have" list – UA faculty comment on drought, real estate Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/aug08/news20080826.htm UA's top 50 ranking – UA students participate in environmental projects – UA faculty comment on politics, addiction – Olympic boxer's child in UA special needs program – UA events and honors – and more… Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/aug08/news20080825.htm UA rises in college rankings – UA professors turn to technology to save students money – Blackburn Institute’s board builder workshop – UA creates football ticket pool for students – UA adds one sorority to campus - and more… Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/aug08/news20080822.htm UA faculty comment on presidential debates, pension law, American economy, gas prices – UA dean heads up local United Way campaign – Feature on UA SGA president – UA student blogs at Olympic Games Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/aug08/news20080821.htm UA welcomes large freshman class – Things freshmen forget to bring to campus – CrimsonRide changes – and more… Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/aug08/news20080820.htm UA welcomes students to campus – UA doctoral student writes blog from Olympic Games Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/aug08/news20080819.htm UA holds second annual "Week of Welcome" for incoming freshmen – UA faculty comment of Alabama's jobless rate, income rates, and hybrid cars – and more… Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/aug08/news20080818.htm UA honors students spend week helping elementary school – Professor comments on negative campaign ads Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/aug08/news20080815.htm UA professors comment on the FCIC, laws of evidence - Dreamland BBQ at Bryant-Denny – and more… Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/aug08/news20080814.htm School bus safety research – UA president offers full scholarships to Speakfirst graduates -- UA students give back to community – UA student writes Olympic blog – Dreamland BBQ to be sold at Bryant-Denny stadium Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/aug08/news20080813.htm UA conducting study on seat belts in school buses – Dreamland BBQ to be served at Bryant-Denny Stadium – Student honors Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/aug08/news20080812.htm Former Crimson Tide star Prothro receives ovation when he graduates – Alabama prof. works to raise plants' cold tolerance – UA faculty comment on Alabama's tax structure, growth in Alabama's Hispanic population, book arts, Olympic swimsuits – and more… Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/aug08/news20080811.htm Graduating Tide Football players – 12 Olympians have UA ties – National school bus group lauds UA bus belt study – UA prof. comments on "armchair astronomers" – Memorial service today for John Mark Stallings – and more… Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/aug08/news20080808.htm UA Summer Graduation: Football players Tyrone Prothro, John Parker Wilson, Rashad Johnson among graduates – Mother-son to graduate together – UA prof. publishes book on "Bay of Pigs Invasion" -- UA faculty comment on presidential politics – and more… Tue, 07 Aug 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/aug08/news20080807.htm Mother and son to graduate together -- UA profs comment on pythons, volunteer astronomers – UA study on school bus seat belts – Terry Saban promotes good health care for kids – Rural Health Conference Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/aug08/news20080806.htm Tributes to John Mark Stallings Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/aug08/news20080805.htm John Mark Stallings, son of former UA coach, dies – UA faculty comment on cyberbullying, social groups in high school, banking, No Child Left Behind, and mortgage bailouts – UA football holds fan day -- and more… Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/aug08/news20080804.htm UA student participates in Naval Surface Warfare Center's Summer Program – UA prof. comments on Alabama's real estate market Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/aug08/news20080801.htm UA prof. comments on rise in Black voter registration – UA applies for funds for recreational trail – SGA office relocates to higher traffic area – and more… Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080731.htm UA begins pilot school bus seat belt study – UA professor comments on Alabama real estate market – UA bus system builds additional shelters – and more... Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080730.htm UA education professor says No Child Left Behind will see changes no matter who wins White House – UA’s track coach going to Olympic Games – UA Fan Day this Sunday – and more... Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080729.htm UA prof. comments on last 100 days of presidential election – UA to offer "Second Life" class – Royalties from licensed products big business for UA – and more... Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080728.htm RISE graduation – Expert comments on housing market – UA grad students host community forum in Anniston area – Wheelchair athletes head to Beijing Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080725.htm Mercury woes hit Lake Tuscaloosa, plants tolerating cold – Alabama to receive nearly $1 million for Clemson football game – Soulfood book collection at UA – Annual chemistry program held this summer at UA – and more… Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080724.htm UA home to world's largest African-American cookbook collections – Gameday changes for 2008 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080723.htm UA study examines teens' risking driving behavior – New freshmen take AlcoholEdu online course – Black Belt 100 Lenses project on display Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080722.htm UA surpasses capital campaign goal – Summer camp at UA teaches children about budgets – UA faculty comment on census figures, unemployment rates, cheerleaders – UA grad students help train U.S. Olympians – and more… Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080721.htm UA capital campaign meets goal – UA fitness manager comments on obesity – Gymnast wins award – and more Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080718.htm UA camp teaches kids about money management – UA students get hands-on Olympic training experience – UA may play Virginia Tech in 2009 – Plant precautions – and more… Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080717.htm Professor develops spray to increase plants' tolerance of the cold – Student, graduate comment on menu site – UA grad finds niche in catering Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080716.htm Individual football game tickets sell out in one hour – UA professors discuss Alabama politics, and the end of Yankee stadium Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080715.htm UA faculty comment on college housing, birds – Alabama football tickets on sale today Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080714.htm UA-invented spray improves plants' cold tolerance – UA faculty comment on online class boom, overseas journalism experiences, and presidential politics – UA flag flown in Kuwait finds new home in Alabama – SITE students face engineering challenge -- UA football player to write online column for Sporting News – and more… Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080711.htm Olympic development soccer camps at UA – UA bass fishing team ranks high at national championship tournament – UA reaches our to state community colleges – Greeks prepare for biggest fall ever – and more… Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080710.htm New spray invented by UA prof improves plants' cold tolerance – Professor awarded time on Hubble telescope -- UA archeology team relocate Alabama cemetery – UA athletes named to SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll – UA rowing team hosts youth summer camp – and more… Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080709.htm Archeological dig at Moundville – UA nutritionist comments on high cholesterol in children Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080708.htm Archaeologists' dig in Moundville in preparation for museum expansion – UA professor given time on Hubble Telescope – UA scientists develop new thermometer – UA retention program lauded -- Faculty commentary – and more Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080707.htm UA hires new chief information officer – UA students start Pre-K English program for Hispanic children – Biology students research treatments for dystonia – American ballet comes to UA for the summer – and more… Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080703.htm Capstone Rural Health Center all-electronic medical records system – UA students create program for Hispanic preschoolers in Tuscaloosa – XM Radio adds Alabama sports broadcasts – and more… Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080702.htm UA astronomer on galaxies – UA instructor Rick Bragg's new memoir – History prof.'s book on the welfare state – UA archeologists in Cuba – UA student starts summer program for Hispanic children – and more… Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:00:00 CDT http://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/jul08/news20080701.htm