Study Supports ‘Do Not Sell’ Voluntary Waiting Period for Gun Sales to Reduce Suicide

Study Supports ‘Do Not Sell’ Voluntary Waiting Period for Gun Sales to Reduce Suicide

A new study, led by Fredrick Vars, a University of Alabama School of Law professor, suggests many patients at risk for suicide would voluntarily place their name on a Do Not Sell list, prohibiting gun shops from immediately selling them a firearm.

UA Researcher: Early Intervention Needed for Bullied Youth

UA Researcher: Early Intervention Needed for Bullied Youth

Child interventions following incidents of bullying should be revamped to address incidents of relational peer victimization, according to a human development researcher at The University of Alabama.

UA In the News — Oct. 5

Moundville Native American Festival — Communication and Information Sciences Hall of Fame — Dance students prepare for performance — and more.

UA Alumni Group Honors Faculty Members for Teaching

The University of Alabama National Alumni Association has announced the 2016 recipients of the University’s highest honor for excellence in teaching – the Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Awards.

UA In the News — Oct. 4

Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger launches on campus — Bama bikes for rent — Free vaccinations on campus — and more.

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month

Are you susceptible to cyber hacking? Everyone is, but you can be less likely to be hacked by being informed, and by following these tips from The University of Alabama Office of Information Technology. What is Phishing? Phishing is a form of social engineering that uses emails or websites to pose as a trustworthy organization

UA’s HES Presents Taylor with Rowland Award

UA’s HES Presents Taylor with Rowland Award

The University of Alabama’s College of Human Environmental Sciences presented Brian Taylor with the Joseph Rowland Teaching Award at its Homecoming Convocation Sept. 30.

UA In the News — Oct. 1-3

UA Homecoming provides excitement — Campus sculpture is a must-see — Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger begins — Birdhouses — and more.

Advising Training Offered

In preparation for Spring Semester 2017 registration, The University of Alabama Academic Advisors Association (UA-AAA), in partnership with the Office of Academic Affairs, invites faculty to advising training. The training can be used as first-time preparation for new faculty or simply a refresher for those who have previously advised. Participants will review DegreeWorks, MyBama, Course Lookup, Drop/Add and

Faculty Accolades — Oct. 3, 2016

Stacy Alley, theatre and dance, recently presented a Master Class titled “Integrating Breath for the Singing Dancer” at the Musical Theatre Educators Alliance Conference in Oslo, Norway. In addition, she was one of three choreographers chosen to choreograph the Annual International Student Showcase with participants from Europe, Asia, Australia, and throughout North America.  (one of