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Despite an uncertain recycling industry, Tuscaloosa recycling remains robust

Ben Stansell July 16, 2018

On April 27, 2011, an EF4 tornado rampaged through Tuscaloosa, destroying roughly 12.5 percent of the city and claiming the lives of over 50 citizens. Although the devastating storm earned notoriety for...

Rachel Raimist

UA JCM professor to direct “Queen Sugar” episode

Savannah Bullard June 30, 2018

Rachel Raimist of The University of Alabama’s Department of Journalism and Creative Media was invited to direct an episode of “Queen Sugar,” a television series on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). Ava...

Gregory Thompson named a university research professor

Gregory Thompson named a university research professor

Taylor Wilson June 21, 2018

The University of Alabama’s board trustees named Gregory Thompson, a professor in The University of Alabama's Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, a University research professor. ...

Delta Sigma Phi shuts down after violations

Delta Sigma Phi shuts down after violations

Savannah Bullard June 19, 2018

The Tuscaloosa News first reported that the Beta Kappa chapter of Delta Sigma Phi will shut down for two years after violations found from the 2017-2018 academic year.  The national headquarters and the...

UA professor helps discover black hole

UA professor helps discover black hole

Savannah Bullard June 19, 2018
Jimmy Irwin of The University of Alabama’s Department of Physics and Astronomy served on an international team of researchers who recently discovered a rare black hole.  Irwin, an associate professor of astronomy, helped determine a more proficient way to identify black holes, specifically mid-sized black holes such as the one the team found.
UA System chancellor Ray Hayes steps down

UA System chancellor Ray Hayes steps down

Savannah Bullard June 9, 2018

Ray Hayes announced on June 1 that he will leave his position as Chancellor of The University of Alabama System. Hayes, 64, served as chancellor for two years before deciding to make the switch to a...

College of Human Environmental Sciences names new Dean

College of Human Environmental Sciences names new Dean

Ben Stansell June 6, 2018

Professor Stuart Usdan has been named the new Dean of the College of Human Environmental Sciences at The University of Alabama, according to an email sent by Executive Vice President and Provost Kevin...

NTSB identifies cause of 2016 plane crash in Tuscaloosa County

NTSB identifies cause of 2016 plane crash in Tuscaloosa County

Ben Stansell May 14, 2018

The probable cause of a 2016 private plane crash that killed all six people on board near Tuscaloosa Regional Airport has been determined to be the pilot’s fuel mismanagement and failure to follow the...

Culverhouse business school changes name

Culverhouse business school changes name

Jennifer Johns April 27, 2018

The University of Alabama has officially changed the name of its business school to Culverhouse College of Business from its previous name Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration. Lisa...

UA Board of Trustees name UA professor as distinguished research professor

UA Board of Trustees name UA professor as distinguished research professor

Rylie Curry April 27, 2018

Russell McCutcheon, the chair of the religious studies department, was recently named a Distinguished Research Professor by the UA Board of Trustees.  The recognition is one of the University’s most...

UA student advocacy groups on the rise

Jessa Reid Bolling April 26, 2018

College campuses have become a place for students to find like-minded people to work alongside and raise awareness surrounding certain issues, from as far back as the Civil Rights movement and opposing...

Groups on campus recognized at graduation celebrations

Shahriyar Emami April 26, 2018

With the end of the semester approaching, students are preparing for their graduation. In celebration, some organizations on campus are organizing events to recognize students of minority communities. ...