Is the Economic Crisis Over? Fed’s Role to be Addressed in UA Economic Outlook Conference

The vice president and associate director of research for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta will address “The Fed and the Post-Crisis Economy” at the Economic Outlook Conference 2010, presented by a University of Alabama center, Thursday, Jan. 14 at the Renaissance Montgomery hotel.

UA Researchers Identify Potential Drug Development Target for Epilepsy Seizures

A team of scientists from The University of Alabama used worms to reel in information that they hope will lead to a greater understanding of cellular mechanisms that may be exploited to treat epilepsy.

UA Student News for Dec. 8, 2009

DATES TO REMEMBER This Week Final examinations Dec. 10 “Cast and Crew,” Bama Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 Commencement Ceremonies, Coleman Coliseum, 9 a.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Storm Predication Center has

UA in the News: December 8, 2009

UA pushes back start of spring classes for national championship game – UA study looks at holiday driving – Sorority donates $3,000 in books to elementary school – UA professor comments on Birmingham’s unemployment rate – UA’s National Alumni Association offers package bowl game deal

UA Classes to be Dismissed Jan. 6-8, 2010

The University of Alabama will resume its normal operations on Monday, Jan. 4 as scheduled. However, given the number of students who have to be in Pasadena, Calif. to represent UA on Jan. 7 and the number of faculty, staff and students who want to be there, classes will be dismissed on Jan. 6-8. Students should expect additional assignments to make up for the lost class time.

UA in the News: December 5-7, 2009

Movie theaters will show UA commercial over holidays — UA uses Super 6 as recruitment tool – UA professor comments on Birmingham mayoral race – UA faculty honors

UA’s Blount Initiative Marks 10 Years of Undergraduate Intellectual Inquiry

Ten years ago, faculty members in The University of Alabama’s College of Arts and Sciences carved out a home for exceptional students, broad-minded professors and small, seminar-style classes that dared to cross intellectual boundaries.

UA in the News: December 4, 2009

Professor studies shark skin to improve aircraft – UA professor discusses new book on Guantánamo – UA professor receives grant to study HIV issues – UA business professor comments on bond sales – UA’s annual holiday event, Hilaritas, scheduled for this weekend – Book arts grad students host holiday sale – and more…

TCF Students at UA Produce TV Pilot, Hold Premier at Bama Theatre

Students in a University of Alabama advanced television production course will host their television pilot premiere, titled “Cast & Crew,” at the Bama Theater Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m.

UA in the News: December 3, 2009

Bryant Museum would like a Heisman from UA – UA business professor James Cashman comments on Mercedes moving their C-Class production to Tuscaloosa – Retired UA professor edits encyclopedia on death and the human experience – UA events – and more…