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.
Campus Impact
Monthly Safety Reminder: How UA Communicates During an Emergency
On the first Wednesday of each month, the University tests its emergency notification systems, including UA Alerts, the public address system and digital signage.
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.
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. …
UA Grad Student Channels Love of Mysteries into Cyber Future
Sherlock Holmes’ witticisms, sharp intellect and investigative prowess have spawned many incarnations of the iconic fictional character. With each story, viewers and readers are immersed in the intricacies of detective work. For children like Kevin Poorman, the fantasies were endless.
Travel Clinic Offers Vaccines, Info for International Travel
A newly launched Travel Clinic offers vaccines, medication and education needed by faculty, staff and their families prior to international travel.
UA In the News — July 20
Low birth weights in blacks tied to racial identity, mom’s age — Moundville to host events — Analyst weighs in on unemployment rate — High school students learn about cybercrime … and more …
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.
Low Birth Weights in Blacks Tied to Racial Identity, Mom’s Age
A UA researcher examines the role of racial identity and acculturation on birth weight of black infants.