Spiders, Snakes and Dirt: Phobia Class Turns Fear into Fascination
Many Americans have phobias — an extreme, irrational, or aversive fear of something. Most often phobias are something in the natural world, but are they unfounded?
College of Arts and Sciences
UA Professor Wins Fulbright Awards
Dr. Andrew Raffo Dewar was recently selected for two grants from the prestigious Fulbright program to teach and research abroad.
Same Pandemic, Different Attitudes
In a series of studies over the course of the global pandemic, research involving The University of Alabama examined the formation of risk perception and the drivers of participating in mitigation behaviors, and found some behaviors are different than what might be expected.
Hardships Pushed Back His Graduation 25 Years; His Time Has Come
When Angel Narvaez-Lugo walks across the commencement stage on July 31 to receive his bachelor’s degree in religious studies, it will serve as a testament to how he’s overcome his challenging past, and as a gateway to a future of possibilities thus far denied him.
National Awards for Early Career Research go to Four UA Professors
During the past academic year, four professors at The University of Alabama received national recognition early in their careers for leading-edge research that will advance knowledge and enhance the educational experience.
Art Alumni, Faculty and Students Combine Forces in Hotel Mural Project
The dramatic, large-scale mural is a prominent feature in Tuscaloosa’s new Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel.
UA Research to Enhance Flood Resilience of Coastal Communities
Researchers at The University of Alabama Center for Complex Hydrosystems Research are working to develop advanced computational earth science and coastal models that help coastal communities prepare for flooding from tropical storms and hurricanes.
Paul W. Bryant Museum Joins UA Museums
The Paul W. Bryant Museum joins a group of several museums and research departments overseen by the College of Arts and Sciences.
Alabama Water Institute Names First Faculty Fellowship Recipients
The Alabama Water Institute selected three UA faculty members as the inaugural fellows in the AWI Faculty Fellowship Program.
Signing In
UA researchers are developing a way for deaf and hard-of-hearing communities to interact with devices or smart environments using sign language.