UA Grad Students Help Train Haitian Teachers
Students from The University of Alabama College of Education helped lead teacher professional development in two communities in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Campus & Community
Building Sustainable Haitian Commerce Through Education
In a small village outside of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Dr. K. Andrew R. Richards helps frame an elementary school lesson to translators, who then deliver the instructions in Haitian-Creole to sixth grade teachers.
Burton quote
“Basically, the stress of injustice oppression can be internalized and change the way the body ages…. Racism almost becomes embedded in our bodies physically.”
RISE Graduation Celebrates Success, Possibilities
The Hines twins were among 18 students to graduate from UA’s RISE program this summer.
Colonial Drive Closed
Colonial Drive will be closed from University Boulevard to Eighth Street to allow for new water line tie-ins. The closure is planned for July 18-25. Make your summer travel around campus easier by checking wayfinding.ua.edu for the latest road closing information.
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.
Testing Services Earns Certification
The University of Alabama Office of Testing Services was awarded Test Center Certification by the National College Testing Association (NCTA).
UA Doctoral Student Earns Social Work Research Fellowship
A University of Alabama doctoral student has received a $17,900 fellowship award to help fund dissertation research of HIV health and health care payer types.
Housing Seeks Student Group Members to Volunteer for Move-In
The University of Alabama’s Housing and Residental Communities staff members are seeking volunteers from campus student groups to help with Move-In 2017.
Accolades for July 10, 2017
Honors and awards earned by the faculty, staff and retirees of The University of Alabama.