UA In the News — July 29-31
New study on low birth rate and esteem — Getting ready for the eclipse — Driving through water — and more.
UA Preview
This week at The University of Alabama: Immigrants devoted to religious symbol cope better with immigration stress, research shows – Commencement set for Saturday – Students intern for TV programs like “The Big Bang Theory,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” others — Graduate student earns minority fellowship
UA Political Science PhD Student Wins 1 of 23 National Fellowships
University of Alabama political science PhD candidate Cameryn Blackmore was named a 2017-18 APSA Minority Fellowship Program Fellow for the spring cycle by the American Political Science Association.
UA to Hold Commencement Exercise Aug. 5
The University of Alabama will hold its summer commencement exercise Aug. 5 at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.
Monthly Safety Reminder: How UA Communicates During an Emergency
On the first Wednesday of each month, the University tests its emergency notification systems, including UA Alerts, the public address system and digital signage.
UA In the News — July 28
Twins graduate from RISE — Comments on Confederate monuments — Safety tips for the eclipse — and more.
UA Grad Students Help Train Haitian Teachers
Students from The University of Alabama College of Education helped lead teacher professional development in two communities in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Building Sustainable Haitian Commerce Through Education
In a small village outside of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Dr. K. Andrew R. Richards helps frame an elementary school lesson to translators, who then deliver the instructions in Haitian-Creole to sixth grade teachers.
Statement Regarding Amended Lawsuit (7-27-17)
The University has been made aware that the lawsuit concerning the alleged sexual assault against Megan Rondini has been amended. Not surprisingly, the plaintiffs’ lawyers have dropped their claims against our Title IX coordinator and our former counselor. We will vigorously defend the new claims against the University and the president. Despite Megan’s reported assault occurring off-campus and not involving allegations against a University employee or student, the University’s Title IX office and our Women and Gender Resource Center handled their responsibilities with care at all times, keeping Megan’s wellbeing as their absolute highest priority from the moment they became aware of the alleged assault. …
UA In the News — July 27
Comment on a possible HBO show — New vice president — RISE graduation — and more.