UA to Conduct ShotSpotter Testing
A proactive safety technology being implemented by The University of Alabama to detect and notify law enforcement of gunfire is scheduled for a live test Monday, Aug. 7, at 5 p.m.
UA Students Intern through Television Academy
Four University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences students and recent alumni are working with television production companies this summer in paid, eight-week internships.
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This week at The University of Alabama: Immigrants devoted to religious symbol cope better with immigration stress, research shows – Commencement set for Saturday – Students intern for TV programs like “The Big Bang Theory,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” others — Graduate student earns minority fellowship
UA to Hold Commencement Exercise Aug. 5
The University of Alabama will hold its summer commencement exercise Aug. 5 at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.
Statement Regarding Amended Lawsuit (7-27-17)
The University has been made aware that the lawsuit concerning the alleged sexual assault against Megan Rondini has been amended. Not surprisingly, the plaintiffs’ lawyers have dropped their claims against our Title IX coordinator and our former counselor. We will vigorously defend the new claims against the University and the president. Despite Megan’s reported assault occurring off-campus and not involving allegations against a University employee or student, the University’s Title IX office and our Women and Gender Resource Center handled their responsibilities with care at all times, keeping Megan’s wellbeing as their absolute highest priority from the moment they became aware of the alleged assault. …
Researchers to Study Olympic Viewing Habits during Winter Games
Drs. Andrew Billings and Kenon Brown were awarded one of only seven grants given by the International Olympic Committee to study mobile and second-screen media use for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.
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This week at The University of Alabama: Immigrants devoted to religious symbol cope better with immigration stress, research shows — Researcher finds low birth weights in blacks tied to racial identity, mom’s age – Twins among upcoming RISE graduates – Graduate student earns minority fellowship – Astronomer offers solar eclipse tips
RISE Graduation Celebrates Community, Love Times Two
Eighteen students will graduate at RISE’s annual commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at the Stallings Center on The University of Alabama campus.
Student Designers Use Elephant as Symbol of Tradition
Two UA soon-to-be graduates used the elephant as a symbol of tradition in T-shirt designs that are being sold online.
UA Astronomer Offers Safety Tips for Viewing Solar Eclipse
Astronomers at The University of Alabama urge people to view the phases of the Aug. 21 solar eclipse safely by not looking directly at the sun.