Read local, national, and world news that feature faculty, students, and alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences. Most recently, the College is trending in the news for commentary on voter turnout, summer commencement, and more.
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A&S in the News: June 23 – July 13, 2024
Read local, national, and world news that feature faculty, students, and alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences. Most recently, the College is trending in the news for commentary on Hurricane Beryl, the Warner Transportation Museum, and more.
Cocaine Trafficking Threatens Critical Bird Habitats
In addition to its human consequences, cocaine trafficking harms the environment and threatens habitats important to dozens of species of migratory birds, according to a new study co-authored by Dr. Nicholas Magliocca, an associate professor at The University of Alabama.
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A&S in the News: May 19 – June 22, 2024
Read local, national, and world news that feature faculty, students, and alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences. Most recently, the College is trending in the news for research on narco-deforestation, the Doomsday Glacier, and more.
Urban Forest Tree Tour Showcases UA Trees
From fall color to summer shade, the trees of The University of Alabama campus are part of its noted beauty. For a closer look at campus tree life, graduate student David Phillips has developed an urban forest tree tour for the UA campus map.
Summer Reading List 2024
Whether it’s escaping into a captivating novel or seeking new knowledge and skills, reading provides access to a wealth of information and the opportunity to expand one’s horizons. As you relax during the summer months, enjoy these books written by six A&S faculty from several departments.
Dr. Changzhen Wang receives J. Warren Nystrom Award
Desktop News | May 2024 From the Department of Geography | Congratulations to Dr. Changzhen Wang for receiving the prestigious J. Warren Nystrom Award at the American Association of Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting on April 16-21, 2024 in Hawaii! Her winning paper entitled “Overlapping Cancer Service Areas: Delineation and Implications” received two rounds of competition for her original ideas and significant contributions to the advancement of geographic knowledge, and the quality and effectiveness of written style and oral presentation. The […]
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A&S in the News: January 21-27, 2024
Read local, national, and world news that feature faculty, students, and alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences. Most recently, the College is trending in the news for the History of Enslaved People at UA project, hemp research, and more.
A&S in the News: November 12-18, 2023
Read local, national, and world news that feature faculty, students, and alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences. Most recently, the College is trending in the news for commentary on Congressional primary elections, the Paul W. Bryant Museum Holiday Open House, and more.
Project Advancing Tools To Remotely Monitor Water Quality
From the UA News Center | A project led by The University of Alabama is developing software to enable monitoring and assessing the quality of freshwater reservoirs using satellite and drone technology, potentially saving time and cost. Supported by the Water Research Foundation, the research is a partnership with the University of Cincinnati for a new generation of adaptive software tools to evaluate and demonstrate the use of satellite observations and cutting-edge drone remote sensing technology in drinking water quality monitoring […]
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