Headlines, news, podcasts, video news releases, research highlights, and archives from The University of Alabama.http://www.ua.edu/Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:12:49 GMT0http://www.ua.edu/features/findyourpassion/glassblower.html Staff member Rick Smith, the facility manager for the Glass Blowing Facility at UA, creates custom glassware for use in research projects in a shop he designed himself.Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:00:00 CDThttp://www.ua.edu/features/holiday/ The holiday season can be hectic, from gift shopping and traveling to eating too much and spending too much money. UA experts hope to save you time, money and stress this year.Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:00:00 CDThttp://research.ua.edu/archive2008/health.htm There?s easy access, and then there?s easy access. From remote monitoring of truckers? vitals to mental health consultations via video, researchers extend care through technology.Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:00:00 CDThttp://www.ua.edu/connect/ These days, the web is largely about creating community and connecting people with each other. UA's new Facebook and YouTube channels allow users to do that, and more.Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:00:00 CDThttp://www.ua.edu/features/findyourpassion/divorce.html Michelle Hawthorne is not your average UA student. One thing important to Hawthorne has also become her passion ? the study of parental alienation syndrome or PAS.Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:00:00 CDThttp://www.ua.edu/features/holiday/video_travel.htmlDr. Allen Parrish offers a peek at peak travel, advice on the best time to travel and how weather affects holiday travel, whether GPS systems improve driving safety, and more.The University of AlabamaThu, 13 Nov 2008 08:00:00 CDThttp://www.ua.edu/features/holiday/video_gasprices.htmlDr. Peter Clark offers opinions on whether gas prices will continue to fall this holiday season, whether more drilling will mean cheaper prices at the pump, how a new President will affect gas prices, and whether falling gas prices will fuel holiday spending.The University of AlabamaThu, 13 Nov 2008 08:00:00 CDThttp://www.ua.edu/features/holiday/video_economy.htmlDr. Kristy E. Reynolds addresses how the current economic situation affects the holiday season, whether the economy will affect the types of gifts purchased, whether the economy will affect online holiday sales, and more.The University of AlabamaThu, 13 Nov 2008 08:00:00 CDThttp://www.ua.edu/features/holiday/video_budgeting.htmlCaroline Fulmer discusses how holiday spending usually affects a person's budget, how to create a holiday spending budget, common mistakes made by holiday shoppers, inexpensive gift buying, and more.The University of AlabamaThu, 13 Nov 2008 08:00:00 CDThttp://www.ua.edu/features/holiday/video_healthyeating.htmlRebecca Kelly and Molly Grimes from UA's Office of Health Promotion and Wellness discuss how to avoid eating too much during the holidays, safe drinking during the holidays, healthy holiday meal planning, and more.The University of AlabamaThu, 13 Nov 2008 08:00:00 CDThttp://research.ua.edu/archive2008/plants.htm When some people refer to "rural," you think of farmland just outside small-town Alabama. When John Clark refers to "rural," he's talking two days' travel from the nearest road. Thu, 31 Jun 2008 14:05:00 CDThttp://research.ua.edu/archive2008/coldspray.htm While many of us are concentrating on beating the heat as temperatures near triple digits, a University of Alabama botanist is focused on helping plants better withstand the cold. Thu, 31 Jun 2008 14:05:00 CDThttp://research.ua.edu/archive2008/salamander.htm A drought-interrupting rain showers a trio of anglers, but they remain undeterred from their task ? despite the weather and a complete lack of interest in catching fish. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:05:00 CDThttp://research.ua.edu/archive2008/nano.htm Think, for a second, about the size of a red blood cell. Now, imagine anything that's about 7,000 times smaller. That would be a nanometer. It?s also representative of the world in which a host of University of Alabama researchers are involved. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:05:00 CDThttp://research.ua.edu/archive2008/thread.htm Going down any red carpet these days, a celebrity is always asked, "Who are you wearing," referring to the clothes' designer. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:05:00 CDThttp://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/nov08/news20081120.htm UA researcher chosen for innovative Parkinson's study ? UA's paperless football ticket system wins national award ? Iron Bowl to be broadcast live to troops overseas ? UA faculty provide expert commentary on pensions, holiday shopping, higher education funding ? and more? Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:00:00 CDThttp://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/nov08/news20081119.htm Faculty experts comment on gift giving, tobacco advertising, auto industry bailout and holiday driving ? Beat Auburn Beat Hunger ? UA events ? and more Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:00:00 CDThttp://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/nov08/news20081118.htm Last days to participate in Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger drive ? UA faculty comment on holiday shopping, home affordability ? UA faculty honors Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:00:00 CDThttp://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/nov08/news20081117.htm UA athletic department makes donation for academics ? Trustees approve stadium expansion ? UA expects continued growth -- UA prof uses online game Second Life to teach ? UA director wins national award ? UA faculty provide expert commentary on gas prices, plant layoffs, underemployment rates, and proration. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:00:00 CDThttp://uanews.ua.edu/inthenews/nov08/news20081114.htm UA plans for stadium expansion ? Denny Chimes has long history ? Students support community food program ? Professor comments on holiday toy buying, gift cards ? and more. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 CDThttp://www.ua.edu/crimsonis/CrimsonIs1.mp4Crimson Is... Academic ExcellenceThe University of AlabamaTue, 31 Jul 2007 09:00:00 CDThttp://www.ua.edu/crimsonis/CrimsonIs2.mp4Crimson Is... Character and ValuesThe University of AlabamaTue, 31 Jul 2007 09:00:00 CDThttp://www.ua.edu/crimsonis/CrimsonIs3.mp4Crimson Is... Pride and TraditionThe University of AlabamaTue, 31 Jul 2007 09:00:00 CDThttp://ourstudentsourfuture.ua.edu/ferrari.html The University of Alabama has received a gift of more than $1 million from Tuscaloosa resident Darrell Westfaul through a charitable remainder unitrust funded with his 1950 Ferrari. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:00:00 CDThttp://ourstudentsourfuture.ua.edu/graves.html Bibb Graves Hall, the College of Education's most notable building, has undergone an $8 million facelift to update the 44,300-square foot, 76-year-old landmark. Mon, 07 May 2007 10:00:00 CDThttp://ourstudentsourfuture.ua.edu/sabans.html During halftime of the January 9 Alabama-LSU basketball game, new UA head football coach Nick Saban presented UA President Dr. Robert E. Witt with a $100,000 check to provide student scholarships. Mon, 07 May 2007 09:00:00 CDThttp://ourstudentsourfuture.ua.edu/grant.html The Bernard Osher Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to The University of Alabama's College of Continuing Studies, to support the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UA - a program targeted for continuing the education of mature students. Thu, 03 May 2007 10:00:00 CDThttp://ourstudentsourfuture.ua.edu/sga.html Winners of scholarships funded by the University of Alabama's SGA S.P.I.R.I.T. campaign were announced today during a celebration event at Gorgas Library. Six UA students, all first-generation college students, were selected to receive the awards funded by their fellow students. Wed, 25 Apr 2007 10:00:00 CDT