Desktop News, September 2022 | The College of Arts and Sciences faculty vote in favor of adopting new faculty bylaws. Dean Messina’s Charge Dean Messina believes in both shared governance and academic freedom and in the notion that these cannot operate or exist independently. His goal in asking the FAC for a modernized set of college bylaws was to create a transparent process using agreed-upon language for guiding shared governance and decision-making within the college. The Process The newly adopted bylaws […]
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Articles about news in the College, from student and faculty accomplishments to research advances, new academic programs, and the impact of giving.
Early Career Researchers Making Waves with National Awards
During the past academic year, Dr. Jack Dunkle and Dr. Bulent Tosun received national recognition early in their careers for leading-edge research that will advance knowledge and enhance the educational experience.
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A&S in the News: September 18-24, 2022
Read local, national, and world news that feature faculty, students, and alumni from the College of Arts & Sciences. Most recently, the College is trending in the news for research on the effects of climate warming, upcoming performances, and more.
A&S in the News: September 11-17, 2022
Read local, national, and world news that feature faculty, students, and alumni from the College of Arts & Sciences. Most recently, the College is trending in the news for commentary on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, research on the origin of life on Earth, and more.
Small Wetlands the Focus of UA Effort to Boost Resource Management
From the UA News Center | Working with a national laboratory, researchers at The University of Alabama are investigating how the role of the patchwork of small drainage spots across the Southeast is changing as flooding becomes more frequent. The data collected from small, inland wetlands by the research team will be used to enhance ecosystem and climate models the federal government provides to the scientific community as well as organizations involved in water and land management. The work is […]
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Production Teams Set the Stage for Theatre and Dance Season
From the UA News Center | Before the curtain goes up and the lights go down, a myriad of people are working behind the scenes to make sure every performance comes together perfectly. Stagehands, lighting technicians, set and costume designers, choreographers and more work tirelessly to impress the audience and serve the performers well — proving that the talent is not just on the stage, but behind it, beside it and in front of it as well. UA’s Department of […]
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A&S in the News: September 4-10, 2022
Read local, national, and world news that feature faculty, students, and alumni from the College of Arts & Sciences. Most recently, the College is trending in the news for commentary on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, research on the origin of life on Earth, and more.
UA Work Shows Path for Finding Early Life Here and on Other Planets
In a study led by Dr. Alberto Perez-Huerta, UA professor of geological sciences, researchers have shown a method that can provide strong data in determining the origin of life on Earth and whether life existed on other planets.
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A&S in the News: August 28-September 3, 2022
Read local, national, and world news that feature faculty, students, and alumni from the College of Arts & Sciences. Most recently, the College is trending in the news for an HBCU bridge program, upcoming art exhibits, and more.
A&S in the News: August 21-27, 2022
Read local, national, and world news that feature faculty, students, and alumni from the College of Arts & Sciences. Most recently, the College is trending in the news for an HBCU bridge program, a research award for impactful technology, and more.