A woman walks with three little girls who are wearing backpacks.

Back-to-School: Tips to Help Kids Succeed

As K-12 students get ready to start a new school year, University of Alabama faculty members offer tips to parents to help ensure their children’s success in the classroom.

UA police officers and Security Resources Assistants pose for a photo.

UAPD Takes Part in National Night Out

University of Alabama Police officers and security resources assistants took part in National Night Out on Aug. 2 at Snow Hinton Park.

Amy Haines and her son Ethan will both earn their master's degrees on Aug. 6.

Mother and Son Earn Master’s Degrees Together

Amy Haines and her son Ethan will cross the stage at Coleman Coliseum Aug. 6, both earning master’s degrees. Although Ethan started working on his master’s right after graduating with his undergrad degree, Amy began her journey seven years ago.

four young men play a giant crossword puzzle on the ground during a weeks of welcome event in 2021

Mark Your Calendar for Events This August  

Here’s a short list of the many events to look forward to this month.

Adam Knowlden typing on a computer in his lab

UA Studies How Body Composition, Sleep Affect Chronic Diseases

A UA researcher will soon begin a leading-edge study that will investigate the relationship between body composition and sleep and their role in developing cardiovascular and metabolic disease.

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You Could be a Hero

Take these simple actions to help save someone who is having a medical emergency.

The exchange program participants on the steps of the President's Mansion

UA Hosts Leadership Training for Pakistani Women

UA is hosting a two-week higher education leadership training experience for 25 women from 15 Pakistani universities.

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AWI Names Second Class of Faculty Fellowship Recipients

The program recognizes UA faculty for outstanding research, extension and education programs that significantly advance UA’s interdisciplinary water-related communities of science.

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Campus Road Closures Through Aug. 10

Most of the closures are around Campus Drive.

Elizabeth Naranjo Hayes

Latina US Military Veteran Earns Doctorate to Help Bridge Cultural Gaps

Elizabeth Naranjo Hayes wants to change the world by helping college students immerse themselves in a new culture and language.