A UA professor sits for a portrait in his office.

Dulek Believes in UA’s Current Direction, Future Potential

Dr. Ron Dulek has seen quite a bit during his 42 years as a faculty member and administrator at UA. From the growth of the physical campus to the increase in the quality of the student population, he is mesmerized by what UA has become during his tenure.

Dr. Richard Newton, assistant professor of religious studies

The ‘Roots’ of Scriptures

Dr. Richard Newton, assistant professor of religious studies, finds the impact on human life that both “Roots” and the Bible have engendered to be fascinating — so much so that he’s writing a book, “Identifying Roots: Alex Haley and the Anthropology of Scripture.”

Photomontage Takes Center Stage at Moody Gallery

Photomontage Takes Center Stage at Moody Gallery

One exhibition closes and another opens as the Sarah Moody Gallery of Art hosts the work of internationally acclaimed artists this month.

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UA Wins 29 Professional Advertising Awards

The University of Alabama recently took home top professional awards from the American Advertising Federation-Tuscaloosa at its 50th American Advertising Awards gala and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education at its District III conference in Atlanta.

Social Activist Asa Gordon to Present Realizing the Dream Lecture

Social Activist Asa Gordon to Present Realizing the Dream Lecture

Asa Gordon, founder and executive director of the Douglass Institute of Government, will present, “Realizing the Dream by Honoring the Voting Rights Legacy of the United States Colored Troops,” Tuesday, March 19, at 7 p.m., at the Embassy Suites, 2410 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa.

NIH to Fund UA Study of Student Aggression, Teacher Biases

NIH to Fund UA Study of Student Aggression, Teacher Biases

The National Institutes of Health has awarded The University of Alabama a $2.4 million grant to create interventions to lower aggression in middle-school students and lessen disproportionalities in school discipline.

Monthly Safety Reminder: What to Do in Case of Severe Weather

Monthly Safety Reminder: What to Do in Case of Severe Weather

Know how to receive notification of severe weather and where to shelter.

Screening of Oscar-Winning Film Highlights Women’s History Month

Screening of Oscar-Winning Film Highlights Women’s History Month

“Period. End of Sentence,” which recently won the Oscar for best short documentary, will be shown as part of The University of Alabama’s celebration of Women’s History Month.

Education Researcher Launches College Teaching Resources Website

Education Researcher Launches College Teaching Resources Website

Dr. Claire H. Major, professor of higher education administration at UA, hopes the launch of a recent service project will help fill a void in teaching practice by providing quick and easy web access to emerging, evidence-based teaching and learning methods.

Three UAPD Members Receive Officer of the Year Honors

Three UAPD Members Receive Officer of the Year Honors

University of Alabama Police Officers recently were honored for their outstanding commitment and work to build trust with the campus community.