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 University of Alabama chemistry professor and an international group of scientists are working to replace petrochemicals with wood.
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
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,
Analyses of efforts to provide HIV testing and education classes to parolees by a University of Alabama researcher and her colleagues recently published in the top scholastic journal on AIDS research.
UA, LSU students unite to help flood victims — Paralympic athletes head to Rio — Legendary UA ad campaign — and more.
UA launched its first comprehensive branding campaign with a new television commercial during Saturday’s football game. The “Where Legends Are Made” campaign features some of the individuals who have made significant contributions to UA and distinguished themselves in their fields and professions, bringing recognition to the university.
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