UA National Alumni Association Donates $50,000 to Support Students
The UA National Alumni Association donated $50,000 to the Tide Together Student Support Fund to assist UA students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Distance Learning Student Finds Inspiration in 11 Children
Sarah Rickenbacker’s journey to a UA degree was motivated by the love and support of her family, which includes 11 children.
UA Children’s Program, RISE Center Carry on Virtually
While preschoolers from the UA Children’s Program and RISE Center are sheltering at home, they continue to connect with teachers, learn, play and even receive therapy through inventive and individualized online interactions.
UA Upholstery Shop Makes Masks for Employees Working on Campus
The furnishings and design department’s upholstery shop is making protective masks for those who are currently working on campus during limited business operations.
Hospitality Industry Down, Not Out
While a variety of industries have suffered, the hospitality industry has taken a major hit due to social distancing.
UA Helping Provide Coronavirus Screenings in Livingston
UMC and the Office for Research and Economic Development are collaborating with Alabama Power and Livingston Mayor Tom Tartt to provide coronavirus screenings in Livingston.
Virtual Tapping on the Mound Recognizes UA Achievement
The University of Alabama held a virtual Tapping on the Mound ceremony April 10 that recognized the accomplishments of numerous UA students, faculty and staff.
UMC Utilizes Technology to Reach Patients, Community
To be more accessible to patients, UMC transitioned to evening telemedicine hours and will host weekly virtual town halls starting April 10.
UA to Hold Virtual Tapping on the Mound Ceremony April 10
In lieu of an in-person Honors Day Tapping on the Mound ceremony, UA will host a live virtual ceremony April 10 at 1:30 p.m. Central Standard Time on the UA Division of Student Life’s Facebook page.
UA Student Receives Goldwater Scholarship
Hannah Slater, a Randall Research Scholar studying chemical engineering and chemistry from New Lenox, Illinois, is the 57th UA student to receive a Goldwater scholarship.