Rio blog: Cristo Redentor
I exited out of my first Paralympics with a loss in singles and doubles to the Netherlands. It has been an amazing experience to play in front of such large, friendly crowds.
Campus & Community
UA Leads Effort to Increase Minority Participation in STEM Fields
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama will be the lead institution in the state in a national effort to increase the number of students from underrepresented minority groups in the science, technology, engineering and math fields. UA was awarded a $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to head the Alabama Louis Stokes Alliances for
UA Education Abroad holds Study Abroad Fair
The University of Alabama Education Abroad department hosted its Fall Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 14.
Dr. Bell Addresses Campus Communicators Network
At the September meeting of the Campus Communicators Network, Dr. Stuart Bell spoke to the group’s members about their role in the University’s strategic plan. The CCN provides an opportunity for UA professionals whose work involves communications and marketing to share ideas, collaborate on projects, and stay up to date on the University’s latest communications resources.
Football Ticket Sale Reminder
Current UA employees are “public employees” subject to Alabama ethics law. As such, you cannot sell or trade your faculty/staff football ticket order form or your purchased faculty/staff tickets for a profit. Such a sale is considered using your public position for personal gain, which is a violation of the Alabama Ethics Act. UA officials
PSA Sets Direction for Coming Year
Comprised of elected representatives from across the University, the Professional Staff Assembly meets monthly to conduct business and address issues that affect professional staff such as child care, parking, benefits, campus growth and cyber-security. In 2016-2017 the PSA will focus on the following: Maintain a working knowledge of current campus policies and potential changes to
‘A Legendary Legacy’ Theme of 2016 UA Homecoming
The University of Alabama’s annual Homecoming celebration runs from Sunday, Sept. 25, to Saturday, Oct 1. This year’s theme is “A Legendary Legacy: Honor. Build. Live.” A parade, pep rally and Habitat for Humanity service project are planned.
Attractive and Interactive: New Undergraduate Catalog
Students should find the newly redesigned UA Undergraduate Catalog both more interactive and visually appealing. The online catalog can be used to explore different academic paths based on the student’s interests by viewing the requirements for the degree path they wish to follow. The catalog is also now linked directly with DegreeWorks. Once a student
Rio blog: Pool Games and Visit to the “German House”
Wow, the pool games are already over and we actually finished first in our group!
UA Alumni-Athlete Award Recipients Honored at Football Game
Two University of Alabama alumni — Jack L. Bailey Jr. and Demeco Ryans— were honored with the 2016 Paul W. Bryant Alumni-Athlete Award during a ceremony Saturday, Sept. 10, at Bryant-Denny Stadium on the UA campus.