College of Arts and Sciences

The name of the Alabama Life Research Institute in silver on a red wall.

ALRI Names First Fellows to Address Rural, Underserved Communities

Eight faculty members have been selected as Alabama Life Research Institute Fellows at The University of Alabama as part of ALRI’s commitment to establishing a foundation of collaboration within the University.

A Look at Spring Performances on Campus

A Look at Spring Performances on Campus

UA’s College of Arts and Sciences is preparing for a busy spring season of performances by the School of Music and department of theatre and dance.

Female student smiles at camera

UA Student on a Mission to Make the World a Better Place

Emma Mansberg has always wanted to change the world. Now a UA senior, her passion for social justice and equality is making an impact, on campus and across the state.

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Torture Prevalent, Effective in Popular Movies, Study Finds

The majority of popular films, including those for children, have at least one torture scene, and the scenes are usually depicted as achieving the torturer’s goal, according to a study involving a researcher at The University of Alabama.

Data on Land Use Deficient Without Accounting of Illicit Activity

Data on Land Use Deficient Without Accounting of Illicit Activity

For a full picture of how humans change land, decision-makers need to see the scope of illicit activities, according to a recently published paper that includes work from a scientist at The University of Alabama.

Dr. Nathan Loewen beside a photo of his book.

Professor, Student Pioneer Future of Religious Studies with AI

Artificial intelligence may boldly take religious studies where it hasn’t previously gone. And, at the helm, is a University of Alabama professor and a sophomore.

A forearm covered with a tattoo rests on a table on top of a design that inspired the tattoo.

Tattoos Broadcast Enhanced Immunity, Stamina, UA Study Finds

Tattoos boost the skin’s immune response to injury and convey the person’s vitality, according to a study in American Samoa.

Dr. Paul Houghtaling points during the introduction of an opera.

UA Honors Opera Director with Blackmon-Moody Award

Dr. Paul Houghtaling, coordinator of voice and director of opera at The University of Alabama, received the 2019 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award.

UA President Stuart R. Bell speaking at a commencement ceremony.

UA to Hold 2019 Fall Commencement Exercises Dec. 14

The University of Alabama will hold its fall commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 14, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

Craig Wedderspoon in the foundry

Wedderspoon Thrives When the Heat Turns Up

For Craig Wedderspoon, professor of sculpture at UA, the foundry is a second home where he not only molds countless masterpieces, but influences future generations of artists by helping them hone their craft.