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All content by Katie Thurber

SYTYCD competitor recaps her television experience

Katie Thurber August 27, 2012

Janelle Issis may have said goodbye to “So You Think You Can Dance” after competing on the show for five episodes, but she isn’t ready to say goodbye to dancing just yet. The University of Alabama...

Week of Welcome

Katie Thurber August 22, 2012

The University’s annual Week of Welcome was extended to two weeks this year, giving students more time to explore different organizations on campus. Latasha Lewis, programming assistant for the Ferguson...

HES professor recognized as young leader in tourism

Katie Thurber August 1, 2012

Kim Boyle, a University of Alabama professor in the College of Human and Environmental Sciences, was chosen to be a part of the inaugural class of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Forty for the Future:...

Sorority rush numbers at record high

Sorority rush numbers at record high

Katie Thurber August 1, 2012

For the past two years, the University of Alabama has hosted the largest sorority recruitment in the nation. This year, UA’s reputation for prominent greek life will persevere, with the largest Panhellenic...

Student excels in research, on UA crew team

Katie Thurber July 25, 2012

John Canada has certainly wasted no time in his college career. In his two years at the University of Alabama, he has done more than many seniors as far as research and involvement go, and he has no plans...

Three University professors win NSF awards

Katie Thurber July 18, 2012

Three University of Alabama professors were awarded CAREER awards from the National Science Foundation for research in biological engineering, earthquake seismology and solar energy technology. The NSF’s...

University Club offers students employment experience

Katie Thurber June 27, 2012

Students interested in hotel and restaurant management can now get experience in everything from bartending to managing catered events through the College of Human and Environmental Sciences work with...

Tuscaloosa participates in tax holiday on many emergency storm items

Katie Thurber June 27, 2012

In light of the devastating events of April 27, 2011, and the current hurricane season, Tuscaloosa will be participating in a tax holiday on storm preparedness items. As of June 7, Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa...

Green research company will utilize student workers

Katie Thurber June 20, 2012

Scientists at Inventure, a company dedicated to utilizing earth-friendly technology, are working on new solutions for alternative energy sources right here on the Alabama campus. Working in UA’s Alabama...

Students receive award from U.S. State Department to study abroad

Katie Thurber June 20, 2012

Two University of Alabama Honors College students received the David L. Boren Scholarship for study abroad opportunities for the upcoming academic year. UA junior Sam Guggenheimer and senior Lauren Marsh...

Program helps autistic students in college life

Katie Thurber June 13, 2012

Since its creation in 2006, the University of Alabama’s Autism Spectrum Disorders College Transition and Support Program has grown from one participant to over 15.  This coming fall, the program will...

Nonprofit sponsors project to build Alberta community center

Nonprofit sponsors project to build Alberta community center

Katie Thurber June 6, 2012

More than a year after the April 27 tornado, Alberta City is still recovering from the damage, but residents have an opportunity to build a community center through a project that began June 2 and continues...

Cruisin’ on the River

Cruisin’ on the River

Katie Thurber June 6, 2012

The Black Warrior Riverkeeper will mark its 10th year of advocating clean water practices in the Birmingham area with beer, food and live music. Though the actual 10-year anniversary of the group is September...

Psychologist speaks on Brazil's child protection laws

Psychologist speaks on Brazil’s child protection laws

Katie Thurber April 18, 2012

In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the University of Alabama’s College of Social Work hosted Brazilian scholar and psychologist Reginaldo Torres Alves Júnior on Wednesday. Alves, a forensic...

UA lab links obesity to genes

Katie Thurber February 2, 2012

Researchers in the University of Alabama Department of Biological Sciences have discovered that specific genes may be to blame for a number of weight- and metabolism-related illnesses. Dr. Laura Reed,...

Honor societies offer different opportunities to lead

Katie Thurber January 30, 2012

Honorary societies can be a great way to get involved on campus, but with the thousands of other opportunities available, students are left wondering if there’s a benefit. There are 35 honor societies...

Alabama Power offers tips to reduce utility costs

Katie Thurber November 29, 2011

As temperatures begin to dip below freezing, students living off-campus may find that the price of staying comfortable is going up. One of the benefits of living off-campus in an apartment or condominium...

University honors four outstanding teachers

University honors four outstanding teachers

Katie Thurber October 19, 2011

Four UA professors recently received one of the highest honors available to instructors, the Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Award. This award, presented by the University of Alabama National Alumni...