About us

Faculty and students in HES conduct cutting-edge research on issues that are essential for understanding and improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities across Alabama and the globe.

featured RESEARCH

Watermelon's Effect on Blood Vessels
Positive Distraction for Hospitalized Children
Maximizing a Child's Imagination
Zzzs Tough for Some to Catch
Improving Flavor Quality in Foods
Youth Aggression and Peer Victimization

Clothing, Textiles, &
​Interior Design

Faculty study trends in retail,  fashion, and textile science.

Consumer Sciences

Faculty study financial health, planning, and literacy.

Health Science

Faculty study individual and public health as well as sport injuries.

Human Development &
​Family Studies

Faculty study children, relationships, and families.

Human Nutrition

Faculty study food and nutrition and their effects on health.

Hospitality Management

Faculty study hospitality, meetings, and tourism.