Nov. 7, 2024 Military Times ranks U of A among nation's top 5 universities for service members The U of A climbed two spots to No. 4 overall and No. 3 among public universities in the latest edition of the Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges 2024 ranking.
Nov. 6, 2024 $2.1M aids U of A researchers in building chemical sensors to safeguard troops Researcher Judith Su will use the funding to build a handheld version of her FLOWER device that can detect trace chemicals and enhance safety for military personnel.
Nov. 5, 2024 U of A celebrates fourth year as Fulbright HSI Leader The U.S. Department of State has again recognized the U of A for its commitment as a Hispanic-Serving Institution to fostering international educational exchange and engagement.
Nov. 4, 2024 Not the usual suspects: Novel genetic basis of pest resistance to biotech crops Widespread planting of transgenic crops has led to rapid adaptation by some pests, including the corn earworm. Researchers are studying a genetic factor that may play a role.
Nov. 4, 2024 $2M gift establishes endowed chair in Holocaust, human rights and genocide studies The new position will advance research, teaching and outreach on Holocaust studies, human rights and comparative genocide.
Nov. 4, 2024 U of A School of Theatre, Film & Television ranked No. 2 public film school in US The Wrap has ranked the U of A film school No. 9 overall and No. 2 among public film schools. Work by the school's students has gained recognition around the globe.
Nov. 1, 2024 Astronomers see debris disk around young star Vega in unprecedented detail Astronomers used the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes to take an in-depth look at the debris disk surrounding Vega, a nearby star. Surprisingly, they found no obvious evidence of large planets plowing through the disk, as is common around other young stars.
Oct. 30, 2024 Do you like scary movies? U of A horror expert explores the hundred-year history of horror The things that scare us have evolved over the years, and horror movies have adapted, says Orquidea Morales, an assistant professor in the School of Theatre, Film and Television.
Oct. 30, 2024 Research reimagined: U of A celebrates new Grand Challenges Research Building The seven-story Grand Challenges Research Building houses laboratories, offices and research facilities, bringing together scientists from many different disciplines.
Oct. 30, 2024 The science behind nature's blood seekers From bed bugs to vampire bats, the world is full of creatures that want to suck your blood. U of A experts explain the feeding mechanisms of commonly encountered blood-sucking animals and insects.
