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.
Campus Impact
‘Gone Again’ Wins 2017 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction
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.
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.
Facilitators Needed for Yea, Alabama! Student Immersion Program
This year, the University will host Yea, Alabama!, an immersion program that engages incoming students in purposeful small group discussions led by UA student leaders and faculty/staff facilitators.
UA Clinic Provides Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Monica Finch checked every web site and read every book to prepare for a diagnosis she knew was coming.
UA Student Finds Perfect Blend of Autism Support, Services
Mitchell Lord hit the career wall many recent college graduates face: he couldn’t find a job.
UA Equestrian Program Launches Western Team
The University of Alabama Equestrian Program has added a new competitive western team, which will begin competing during the 2017–2018 academic year along with UA’s established hunt seat team.
$1.7 Million Grant to Increase Latino Nurses with Bachelor’s Degrees
The Capstone College of Nursing received a $1.7 million Nursing Workforce Diversity Program grant to increase the number of baccalaureate-prepared Latino nurses.
Statement Regarding Lawsuit (7-5-17)
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. …
UA Statement (7-3-17)
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.