Feature Stories/newsroom/feature-stories2026-04-03T17:59:01-05:00UAHwebmaster@uah.eduJoomla! - Open Source Content ManagementUAH College of Nursing streamlines BSN program for workforce readiness2026-04-01T11:07:18-05:002026-04-01T11:07:18-05:00/newsroom/feature-stories/20139-uah-college-of-nursing-streamlines-bsn-program-for-workforce-readinessJulie Jansen<p><img src="//images/26-White-Coat-sprg-720.jpg" alt="A group of UAH nursing students in blue uniforms sit attentively in rows in an auditorium." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text -->
<p>蹤獲絢app (UAH) College of Nursing will transition to a four-semester Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, a change designed to better support student success and align with workforce and industry needs. UAH is part of The University of Alabama System.</p>
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<p>蹤獲絢app (UAH) College of Nursing will transition to a four-semester Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, a change designed to better support student success and align with workforce and industry needs. UAH is part of The University of Alabama System.</p>
<!--// END Intro Text -->UAH Earth System Science Center scientist selected as U.S. Drought Monitor author2026-03-31T07:07:18-05:002026-03-31T07:07:18-05:00/newsroom/feature-stories/20137-uah-earth-system-science-center-scientist-selected-us-drought-monitor-authorPaola Pinto<p><img src="//images/NASA-SPoRT-Land-soil-720.jpg" alt="NASA SPoRT-Land Information System SPoRT-LIS" width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text -->
<p>A University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) scientist is stepping onto the national stage to help shape how the country understands and responds to drought.</p>
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<p>A University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) scientist is stepping onto the national stage to help shape how the country understands and responds to drought.</p>
<!--// END Intro Text -->James Raper, Scott Holtham Compassionate Care Endowment boosts UAH College of Nursing2026-03-26T11:07:18-05:002026-03-26T11:07:18-05:00/newsroom/feature-stories/20128-james-raper-scott-holtham-compassionate-care-endowment-boosts-uah-college-nursingAnn Marie Martin<p><img src="//images/UAH-Nursing-Compassionate-Care-Fund-720.jpg" alt="Faculty and staff in the College of Nursing at 蹤獲絢app (UAH) celebrate the new James Raper and Scott Holtham Compassionate Care Endowment on March 2, 2026, in the Nursing Building on campus." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text -->
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<!--// END Intro Text --><p><img src="//images/UAH-Nursing-Compassionate-Care-Fund-720.jpg" alt="Faculty and staff in the College of Nursing at 蹤獲絢app (UAH) celebrate the new James Raper and Scott Holtham Compassionate Care Endowment on March 2, 2026, in the Nursing Building on campus." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text -->
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<!--// END Intro Text -->UAH Atmospheric and Earth Science graduate students earn top honors at 106th AMS annual meeting2026-03-26T11:07:18-05:002026-03-26T11:07:18-05:00/newsroom/feature-stories/20127-uah-atmospheric-and-earth-science-graduate-students-earn-top-honors-at-106th-ams-annual-meetingPaola Pinto<p><img src="//images/AES-students-720.jpg" alt="UAH Atmospheric and Earth Science (AES) students Zebulon Leffler and Ethan Prunty." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text -->
<p>Two Atmospheric and Earth Science (AES) graduate students from the at 蹤獲絢app were recognized with top awards at the 106th Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society (AMS).</p>
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<p>Two Atmospheric and Earth Science (AES) graduate students from the at 蹤獲絢app were recognized with top awards at the 106th Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society (AMS).</p>
<!--// END Intro Text -->UAH researcher shows how exclusionary ads can boost consumer connection2026-03-24T11:07:18-05:002026-03-24T11:07:18-05:00/newsroom/feature-stories/20120-uah-researcher-shows-how-exclusionary-ads-can-boost-consumer-connectionRuss Nelson<p><img src="//images/exclusionery-ads-1-720.jpg" alt="Billboard on a tall pole displaying a glowing open box with light beams against a warm, orange sky background." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text -->
<p>In a crowded digital marketplace where brands compete for attention across social media, search engines and streaming platforms, one marketing strategy may seem counterintuitive: telling some consumers, This isnt for you.</p>
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<p>In a crowded digital marketplace where brands compete for attention across social media, search engines and streaming platforms, one marketing strategy may seem counterintuitive: telling some consumers, This isnt for you.</p>
<!--// END Intro Text -->TEST Initiative Advances Undergraduate Learning in UAHs College of Science2026-03-18T11:07:18-05:002026-03-18T11:07:18-05:00/newsroom/feature-stories/20100-test-initiative-advances-undergraduate-learning-in-uahs-college-of-scienceSharla Horton<p><img src="//images/TEST-Initiative---Math-2-720.jpg" alt="Group of students engaged in a classroom setting with an instructor assisting and others listening or working on laptops." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text -->
<p>In fall 2025, the College of Science at 蹤獲絢app (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening teaching and enhancing undergraduate student learning.</p>
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<p>In fall 2025, the College of Science at 蹤獲絢app (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening teaching and enhancing undergraduate student learning.</p>
<!--// END Intro Text -->UAH to host Southeast Aerial Drone Competition Regional Championship April 1718 for middle and high school students2026-03-17T11:07:18-05:002026-03-17T11:07:18-05:00/newsroom/feature-stories/20096-uah-host-southeast-aerial-drone-competition-regional-championship-april-17-18-middle-and-high-school-studentsRuss Nelson<p><img src="//images/drone-competition-2-720.jpg" alt="Two people operating drones in an indoor aerial drone competition course with colorful rings and timing screens." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text -->
<p>蹤獲絢app (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, will host the Southeast Aerial Drone Competition (ADC) Regional Championship April 1718 at Spragins Hall on the 蹤獲絢app campus.</p>
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<p>蹤獲絢app (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, will host the Southeast Aerial Drone Competition (ADC) Regional Championship April 1718 at Spragins Hall on the 蹤獲絢app campus.</p>
<!--// END Intro Text -->UAH Business of Space Conference highlights NASA - Blue Origin partnership; restored Apollo Test Stand celebrates 500th hot-fire test 2026-03-06T11:07:18-06:002026-03-06T11:07:18-06:00/newsroom/feature-stories/20088-uah-business-of-space-conference-highlights-nasa-blue-origin-partnership-restored-apollo-test-stand-celebrates-500th-hot-fire-testRuss Nelson<p><img src="//images/NASA---Blue-Origin-720.jpg" alt="Hot-fire test at the historic Apollo Test Stand 4670 on Marshall Space Flight Center." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text -->
<p>In an era defined by ambitions to return to the Moon and push onward to Mars, a groundbreaking partnership between NASA and Blue Origin is demonstrating how collaboration between government and industry can strengthen Americas space capabilities and accelerate the growth of the commercial space economy.</p>
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<p>In an era defined by ambitions to return to the Moon and push onward to Mars, a groundbreaking partnership between NASA and Blue Origin is demonstrating how collaboration between government and industry can strengthen Americas space capabilities and accelerate the growth of the commercial space economy.</p>
<!--// END Intro Text -->UAH hosts Contemporary Art Fellow Imin Yeh March 24-27; works now on view in Wilson Hall Gallery2026-03-05T12:07:18-06:002026-03-05T12:07:18-06:00/newsroom/feature-stories/20085-uah-hosts-contemporary-art-fellow-imin-yeh-march-24-27-works-now-on-view-in-wilson-hall-galleryAnn Marie Martin<p><img src="//images/Imin-Yeh-2-720.png" alt="Paper sculptures by acclaimed artist Imin Yeh including a slender tower of building blocks and a row of wall clocks are on view through March 27, 2026, in the Wilson Hall Gallery on the campus of 蹤獲絢app" width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text -->
<p>Paper, in the hands of acclaimed artist Imin Yeh, becomes a method for recreating and commenting on common objects in the world around us.</p>
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<p>Paper, in the hands of acclaimed artist Imin Yeh, becomes a method for recreating and commenting on common objects in the world around us.</p>
<!--// END Intro Text -->UAH Arora Lecture series to host Indian American composer Reena Esmail on April 92026-03-05T11:07:18-06:002026-03-05T11:07:18-06:00/newsroom/feature-stories/20081-uah-arora-lecture-series-host-indian-american-composer-reena-esmail-on-april-9Ann Marie Martin<p><img src="//images/Dr.-Reena-Esmail-720.png" alt="" width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text -->
<p>Dr. Reena Esmail, a celebrated Indian American composer who has spent more than 25 years creating vivid mixtures of Indian and Western classical traditions, is the next featured speaker in the Dr. Mulk R. Arora Endowed Lecture series presented by 蹤獲絢app (UAH) College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences.</p>
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<p>Dr. Reena Esmail, a celebrated Indian American composer who has spent more than 25 years creating vivid mixtures of Indian and Western classical traditions, is the next featured speaker in the Dr. Mulk R. Arora Endowed Lecture series presented by 蹤獲絢app (UAH) College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences.</p>
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