State’s Economic Recovery Booming Just Before COVID-19 Resurgence
Two snapshots of the state’s economy earlier this summer show recovery from the pandemic recession of 2020 exceeding expectations.
How I Spent My Summer Break: UA Community Shares Stories
From interning in Washington, D.C., to hiking in the Galapagos, UA faculty, staff and students had a busy summer.
New Semester, Fresh Start: Get Involved on Campus This Fall
The start of the semester is the best time to dive in and find student organizations and opportunities to get engaged and make friends on campus.
Welcome Back to Campus: Here’s What’s New and Changed
Get caught up on what changes to expect for major campus services this fall.
New Food, Beverage Options to Enjoy This Fall
Several new options for grabbing a quick bite or coffee on and off campus will be available this fall.
A Message from the President – August 10, 2021
The countdown to the fall semester is underway, with only eight days remaining until the first day of classes. I am excited for the semester’s start, and as our campus community prepares for a return to in-person instruction, events and activities, I want to emphasize again how important it is for you to be vaccinated
Susan Norton Named Senior Associate VP for Human Resources
The University of Alabama has named Susan Norton as its senior associate vice president for human resources effective Oct. 1.
Rainforest Drought Intensified Disease, Death in a Brazilian Frog
Human-caused changes to the environment that exasperate droughts in a Brazilian rainforest intensify seasonal infections of a deadly fungus afflicting frogs and toads, causing localized mass deaths, according to research involving The University of Alabama.
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This week at The University of Alabama: University Medical Center offers Saturday COVID-19 vaccine clinics; Dr. Andrew Raffo Dewar selected for two Fulbright awards; and a UA engineering professor says President Biden’s goal for electric vehicles may be too ambitious.
Spiders, Snakes and Dirt: Phobia Class Turns Fear into Fascination
Many Americans have phobias — an extreme, irrational, or aversive fear of something. Most often phobias are something in the natural world, but are they unfounded?