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Study Looks at Importance of Coping Skills during Hospital Stays
A University of Alabama researcher looks at how coping strategies used by a mother when her child is hospitalized impacts that child's anxiety level.
4/3/2013 10:00 AM EDT
UA, VA Partner to Meet Needs of Rural Veterans
The University of Alabama partners with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to develop programs that will help meet the needs of rural veterans.
4/3/2013 10:00 AM EDT
Clam Shells Reveal Evidence of Ancient, Climate-Induced Downfall
Analyses of clam shells used in ancient funeral ceremonies offer additional evidence as to how climate change may have contributed to the gradual collapse of an early South-American civilization, according to research publishing earlier this month.
3/26/2013 10:00 AM EDT
Professor Merges Mexican, Alabaman Symbols on Quest for Distinctive Paper
Steve Miller, book arts professor, traveled to a small town in Mexico to produce an unusual kind of paper; the resulting designs combine the village's protective symbol with UA's elephant mascot.
3/19/2013 11:25 AM EDT
Compassion Key to Being a Child Life Specialist
The child life profession has grown tremendously the past several years, and academic programs have expanded to keep up with that growth. Several University of Alabama faculty are available to share their thoughts on the future of this profession.
2/6/2013 2:00 PM EST
Concert, Dance and Art Show Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Landmark Holtkamp Organ
For the 25th anniversary of the Holtkamp organ in the Concert Hall of Moody Music Building, The University of Alabama will present the world premiere of “The Freese Collection,” performed by Dr. Faythe Freese, UA professor of organ.
1/14/2013 11:55 AM EST
Educated Guesses 2013
For the 32nd consecutive year, The University of Alabama’s Office of Media Relations offers predictions from faculty for the coming year. So, what’s ahead for 2013? Look for self-driving cars, rural hospitals to face tough choices, health care...
12/18/2012 3:00 PM EST
Thanksgiving Driving Patterns Increase Risk for Fatal Crashes
Analyzing Alabama and national fatal crash data during Thanksgiving week, University of Alabama researchers found common factors in fatal crashes throughout the year are exaggerated by the activity of Thanksgiving week.
11/19/2012 10:00 AM EST
Expert in Welfare, Federal Assistance and Public Policy Offers Insight Into '47 Percent'
9/21/2012 1:55 PM EDT
Experts Ready to Discuss Southern Politics, Election Issues
UA experts stand prepared to field questions from the media on the upcoming South Carolina, Florida and Alabama primaries, as well as issues affecting the general election.
1/11/2012 12:00 PM EST
Experts Offer 15 Predictions for 2012
University of Alabama experts offer 15 predictions for the coming year. So, what’s ahead for 2012? Look for President Barack Obama to face, and defeat, a surprise Republican nominee, online doomsday groups to spike, the Occupy Movement to...
12/20/2011 11:00 AM EST
Expert Calls Bin Laden Killing 'Tremendous Blow to Al Qaeda'
Dr. Adam Lankford, assistant professor of criminal justice, is a noted expert on terrorism and terrorists.
5/2/2011 2:00 PM EDT
Internationally-Renowned Earthquake Expert at University of Alabama
Dr. John van de Lindt, professor of structural engineering at The University of Alabama, has vast experience with building structures and earthquakes. He has done extensive research in Japan, Chile and the US West Coast.
3/11/2011 12:00 PM EST
Tsunami and Earthquake Source Available
A geologist who develops mathematical models to depict precisely how the Earth moves during a quake and who was among the first to survey the origin of the 2004-tsunami-triggering earthquake, deep beneath the Indian Ocean, is available to answer...
3/11/2011 9:00 AM EST
Super Bowl = $uper Buck$
Super Bowl ads are arguably more of a pull for viewers than the game, and the cost of an advertising spot reflects that.
1/31/2011 12:00 PM EST
Educated Guesses 2011: Predictions from University of Alabama Faculty Experts
In the 30th edition of “Educated Guesses,” The University of Alabama’s Office of Media Relations offers predictions from faculty experts for the coming year. This year, our faculty experts predict that Iran will cut a deal to stop developing...
12/21/2010 2:30 PM EST