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

UA In the News — Sept. 13

Law professor writes of importance of free speech – Political scientist discusses state’s conservative politics – researcher closes HIV education gap – Scholars teach law enforcement how to interact with deaf … and more …

‘A Legendary Legacy’ Theme of 2016 UA Homecoming

‘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

UA Researchers: Speech, Gestures Impact Political Debate Perceptions

UA Researchers: Speech, Gestures Impact Political Debate Perceptions

University of Alabama researchers are in the midst of analyzing impacts speech disfluencies had on perceptions of the 2012 presidential debates. Once completed, they will turn their attention to debates between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

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 In the News — Sept. 10-12

Brothers cheer together – Law professor comments on intent in criminal law cases – Law professor discusses freedom of speech issue — New family-friendly tailgating area opens – New clear bag policy begins – Students recall Boys, Girls State … and more …

Executives among UA Business Analytics Symposium Presenters

Executives among UA Business Analytics Symposium Presenters

James Spann, from ABC 33/40, Pete Keating, from ESPN the Magazine, and Filippo Passerini, former Procter & Gamble chief information officer, are among the speakers and presenters scheduled for the 2016 Business Analytics Symposium.

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.

Tips for Working with Media

Tips for Working with Media

A great way for University of Alabama faculty and staff to showcase their expertise and research, while bringing positive attention to their college, school or department, is by doing interviews with the media. Here are a few tips from UA’s Media Relations Office in the Division of Strategic Communications that may help you the next