Rio blog: Doubles, Day 1
As soon as I rolled onto the court, I immediately knew the crowd was not going to be in our favor.
Rio blog: Team USA, the Opening Ceremony
“U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A! This is the chant that over 300 athletes, coaches, and staff are shouting as we walk through the tunnel that leads us into the Maracaña Stadium. Dressed in our red, white, and blue opening ceremony outfits, we step out into the lights.
Rio blog: The Opening Ceremony
The Rio Paralympic Games 2016 have officially been declared open. We had been here for one week before the Opening Ceremony to get settled in and get used to the Paralympic Village.
You are Invited for Coffee
Capstone International Coffee Hour, hosted by Capstone International Services, a part of Capstone International Center, is held nearly every Friday of the academic year, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in 121 B.B. Comer Hall. This free, informal get-together is open to all international and American faculty, staff, students and friends. This program is crucial
International Lineup set for UA-led Veterans’ Transitions Summit
The University of Alabama will continue its leadership position in improving military transitions through the Service Member to Civilian International Summit 2016, a three-day assembly of researchers, military officials and activists that begins Sept. 21 at the Hyatt Regency in Birmingham.
Rio blog: Processing and Village Life
Shelby Baron is a senior communicative disorders major and a wheelchair tennis player at UA. She has competed for the United States National Team since 2010 and will compete for the U.S. in Rio. Baron will blog about her experiences while in Rio, where the 2016 Paralympic Games begin today.
A Greener Gusher
A University of Alabama chemistry professor and an international group of scientists are working to replace petrochemicals with wood.
Study Abroad Makes Education an Adventure
Why study abroad? The reasons are as varied as the opportunities. Create a resume that stands out by adding an internship. Become fluent in another language. Take courses not offered at home. And at the same time, live in places most people only dream about visiting. The Office of Education Abroad, part of the Capstone
Safety Message for September
How you can stay informed in case of dangerous weather or other emergency: The safety of the UA community is a priority for the University. In case of inclement weather or other emergency, you will be notified using the following methods: UA Alerts, which can simultaneously deploy text messages, emails and phone calls to your cellphone,