This week at The University of Alabama: Three brothers cheer on Tide – Experts study how hand gestures, verbal stumbles help and hurt presidential candidates during debates – Researchers bring HIV education to parolees – View Saturn through UA telescope – Law professor’s new book examines Iran’s nuclear programs
CrossingPoints Summer Bridge Program is a college pipeline program for students with intellectual disabilities ages 18 and older who are interested in pursuing postsecondary education. Summer Bridge students attend college classes that are taught by UA professors, take program-specific courses and develop skills for independence by living in UA residence halls as well as participating in
Shelby Baron was helping unload cars during freshman move-in day at The University of Alabama when she got a call from Team USA wheelchair tennis coach Dan James.
Nearly half a century ago, during the fall of Saigon, two teenagers boarded teetering escape boats, leaving family and country behind. At a refugee camp in Cambodia, the two met for the first time. But the boy had been sponsored to go to the United States, while the girl had received sponsorship from England. Despite
Before hitting the books, heading to lectures or turning on computers, more than 300 University of Alabama students returned to campus early and picked up hammers, paintbrushes, rakes, shovels and even medical equipment – all to help out in Tuscaloosa and the Black Belt. More than 900 students participated and provided more than 7,650 hours of community service in August.
The annual University of Alabama flu shot campaign, an effort by the University to protect students, faculty and staff from the flu, kicks off Sept. 7 with free vaccinations provided at the UA Law School. Flu shots will be provided during the months of September, October and November at locations across campus, including the Quad,
The annual University of Alabama flu shot campaign, an effort by the University to protect students, faculty and staff from the flu, kicks off Sept. 7 with free vaccinations provided at the UA Law School. Flu shots will be provided during September, October and November at locations across campus, including the Quad, University buildings and
A total of 428 students enrolled during the 2016 summer term at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0 (all As).
After a successful pilot year, Learning in Action, UA’s Quality Enhancement Plan, is entering its second year with a higher profile and a strong focus on distinctive curricular and co-curricular learning outcomes. Increasing numbers of faculty, staff and students from across campus are seeing the possibilities it offers, with the project attracting a diverse group