Chromosomal Mutations Studies unravel diversity of traits tied to chromosome 16 mutations: Spectrum – Aug. 3 Mutations to the chromosomal region 16p11.2 affect people in different ways, often leading to some combination of autism, intellectual disability and language difficulties. Two new studies help to account for this diversity of traits1,2… “We’re looking across different parts […]
Tag: anthropology
Anthropology Professor Receives Seed Fund for Research on Doula Care
From the June 2020 Desktop News | Dr. Holly Horan, an assistant professor of anthropology at UA, was recently awarded a seed fund from the Excellence in Community Engagement Awards for her work on measuring the impact of community doula care in central Alabama. The award is one of two presented to Arts and Sciences […]
President’s Faculty Research Award Recipients Recognized
Faculty Research Day highlights and celebrates excellence in research, creativity and scholarship by honoring faculty from across campus. Six faculty members from the College of Arts and Sciences are receiving this year’s President’s Faculty Research Award. […]
A&S in the News: May 10-16, 2020
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 the UA CyberSeed program and Alabama artists. […]
Arts and Sciences to Offer New Global Health Minor
Beginning in the fall of 2020, the College of Arts and Sciences will offer a new minor in global health, which will allow students to get a holistic, thorough look at health disparities and issues in a number of communities around the world. […]
A&S in the News: April 12-18, 2020
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 geological prospecting and UA Museums From Home. […]
Digital Honors: Olivia Gevedon
Olivia Gevedon is this year’s winner of the Morris Lehman Mayer Award, a University-wide Premier Award that recognizes one faculty member and one member of the graduating class who exemplifies integrity, selfless service, and leadership at UA and in the community, while making significant contributions to student life. A senior from Maineville, Ohio, Olivia is […]
Listen Up: UA Faculty, Staff and Alumni Take On the Podcast Craze
From the Winter 2019 Collegian | In today’s digital landscape, long distance creative collaborations and friendships are only a phone call or Facetime away. Dr. William Justin Morgan, Robin Turner, and William “Boden” Robertson take advantage of the technology at their fingertips as much as they possibly can. Although they’re in different states, this trio […]
A&S in the News: Dec. 15, 2019 – Jan. 4, 2020
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 artificial constellations, the Bicentennial Park, and more. […]
A&S in the News: November 24-30, 2019
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 holidays, writing workshops, and more. […]
