Mexican immigrants living in a rural Mississippi county and who are highly devoted to the Virgin of Guadalupe coped better with immigration-related stress than those less devoted to the religious, Mexican symbol, according to a study by anthropologists at The University of Alabama.
This week at The University of Alabama: Researcher finds low birth weights in blacks tied to racial identity, mom’s age – High school students get cyber-security glimpses – STEM careers emphasized to campers – Birds, stone tool making, pottery highlight Moundville events – Students learn engineering concepts, compete in float races
A UA researcher examines the role of racial identity and acculturation on birth weight of black infants.
The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park hosts its annual Knap-In and Birdfest 2017 the weekend of July 21.
The University of Alabama School of Law and the ABA Journal have announced that James Grippando, author of “Gone Again,” will receive the 2017 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction.
This week at The University of Alabama: Watch high school engineering design competition sink or swim – Exhibit from artists over 50 demonstrates ‘it’s never too late’ – Native American foods highlighted at Moundville – Grant to assist UA in encouraging Latino nurses to earn advanced degrees — Jones Gallery exhibit focuses on arts of Southern heritage
The Capstone College of Nursing received a $1.7 million Nursing Workforce Diversity Program grant to increase the number of baccalaureate-prepared Latino nurses.
Although The University of Alabama is not named as a defendant in the lawsuit filed by the Rondini family related to an alleged sexual assault that occurred off campus, Beth Howard, our Title IX coordinator, and Cara Blakes, a national certified counselor and former UA employee, are. Even though no University employee or student was involved in the alleged assault against Megan Rondini, from the moment The University became aware of Megan’s needs, Ms. Howard and her team handled their responsibilities with care at all times keeping Megan’s wellbeing as their absolute highest priority. …
The University of Alabama has been deeply saddened by the death of Megan Rondini, and we continue to offer our sympathy to her friends and family. The University supports the staff and dedicated work of its Title IX office and the Women and Gender Resource Center, but will not otherwise comment on the substance of the lawsuit. The University remains committed to providing a safe learning environment for all students. As part of its efforts, and specifically in regard to sexual assault, the University has been working closely with partners throughout the Tuscaloosa community to help raise awareness, prevent and support victims of sexual assault.
The work of 25 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute students will be displayed at The University of Alabama Gallery from Friday, July 7, to Friday, Aug. 18.