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.
Alabama Quilts at Gorgas House
Faculty Accolades — Sept. 16, 2016
Dr. Susan Burkett has been named interim associate vice president for research, effective Aug. 16. She joins Dr. John C. Higginbotham, who has served in the same capacity since Feb. 1, 2015. She replaces Dr. Allen Parrish, who retired from UA this past May. She will maintain her current role as Alabama Power Foundation Endowed Professor
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 Leads Effort to Spark Minority Participation in Science, Technology
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 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
UA In the News — Sept. 14
Dr. Bell discusses strategic plan – Law enforcement learn tactics for communicating with deaf at UA workshop – Analyst discusses gaming laws – Homecoming plans … and more …
Law Enforcement Learn Ways to Interact with Deaf at UA Workshop
As nearly 20 law enforcement officers from across four different agencies sat in a theatre-style room Tuesday at The University of Alabama, all but one revealed an interaction that surprised workshop organizers Dr. Darrin Griffin and Erin Powell.