UA Hosts 2017 WiSE Symposium

The University of Alabama hosted the 2017 WiSE Symposium on Friday, March 3, and Saturday, March 4. Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman in space and founder/president of the Jemison Group and BioSentient Corp., was the keynote speaker. Take a look at this story from WVUA 23.

UA’s ‘Where Legends Are Made’ Campaign Wins Advertising Awards

The University of Alabama’s new branding campaign, Where Legends Are Made, recently collected multiple advertising awards. The campaign, which launched in September 2016, picked up accolades from judges in the American Advertising Awards competition in two cities as well as a national award from the Higher Education Association.

Finalists Announced for UA Inclusivity Leadership Position

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Members of The University of Alabama community are invited to attend public presentations by each of the four finalists for vice president and associate provost for diversity, equity and inclusion. Finalists are: Shakeer A. Abdullah, assistant vice president for equity and diversity, The University of Minnesota Bryan K. Fair, the Thomas E.

U A safety reminder what to do in case of a medical emergency

Monthly Safety Reminder: What to Do in Case of a Medical Emergency

On the first Wednesday of each month (unless inclement weather is expected), the University tests its emergency notification systems, including UA alerts, the public address system and digital signage. In addition to notification tests, the University provides monthly safety tips and information to help the UA community be prepared in different types of emergency situations.

UA In the News — March 4-6

UA Create-a-Thon — John Grisham discusses “To Kill a Mockingbird” — Exhibit of World War I items — and more.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: “Why do males exist?” talk March 7 — Casting for a sword — Museum programs for children — and more.

UA Museums’ Collections Spotlight: American Burying Beetle

UA Museums’ Collections Spotlight: American Burying Beetle

The Museums’ Collections Spotlight is a weekly feature that highlights an item from The University of Alabama Museums’ Collections.

Lanes Along Portion of University Boulevard to Temporarily Close

Two lanes of University Boulevard will close from March 13 through Aug. 4 along an approximate one-half mile stretch from the University Boulevard and Bryant Drive intersection west to the area near the University Boulevard and 2nd Avenue intersection.

UA In the News — March 3

Million Dollar Band offers support — Honors College goes to Selma — NASA and Alabama impress student — and more.

UA Engineering Students Re-create History

UA Engineering Students Re-create History

A few University of Alabama engineering majors have spent the past five months researching and developing a plan to create a replica of an 18th century British Hanger rapier that has been part of UA Museums for the last half century.