• Announcements

UA Statement in Response to Recent Media Reports

The University of Alabama has been deeply saddened by the death of Megan Rondini, and we continue to offer our sympathy to her friends and family. Information published by news outlets this week has unfortunately ignored some significant facts. When Megan went to the hospital, a University advocate met her at the hospital to provide support and stayed with her throughout the examination process. Megan also received information from University representatives regarding services available to her on campus, including counseling through the University’s Women & Gender Resource Center. …

• Awards & Honors

APR, WVUA Win Multiple Associated Press Awards

Alabama Public Radio and WVUA 23 each won multiple awards, including APR’s selection as Most Outstanding Radio News Operation, during a recent Alabama Associated Press event.

• College of Communication & Information Sciences

Gender Differences Deepen, Grades Slide in Report Card on PR Leaders

The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations and Heyman Associates have collaborated to produce a Report Card on PR Leaders, updating their existing study completed in 2015.

• Story Ideas

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: Researchers build one-of-a-kind radar to study rising sea levels – Student team wins NASA robotics competition — Expert offers summer health tips – Source available to discuss tick concerns – Camps abound for all ages throughout summer

• Campus & Community

From Accounting to Music, UA Offers Variety of Summer Camps

Whether you’re an adult looking to explore dirt’s hidden secrets while learning about archaeology or a junior high student interested in athletic training careers, The University of Alabama has a variety of summer activities for all ages.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Robotics Team prepares for NASA contest – Interim class focuses on barbecue – Researchers explore whether watermelon can reduce heart disease risk – Session to strengthen K-12 education May 16

• Museums & Libraries

Bryant Museum Unveils New Sculpture

The Bryant Museum has installed a new sculpture, honoring the late Kevin Turner, in the “Tide Through Time” exhibit.

• Events

UA School of Law, ABA Journal Name Finalists for Harper Lee Prize

The University of Alabama School of Law and the ABA Journal have announced the finalists for the 2017 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction.

• Awards & Honors

UA’s Black Honored with Schweitzer Leadership Award

The Alabama chapter of The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship recently presented the Schweitzer Leadership Award to Stephen Black, founder and director of the Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility at The University of Alabama.

• Story Ideas

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: UA to hold commencement ceremonies May 5-7 – Metropolitan Museum of Art awards student internship – Fourteen land Fulbrights – Zika update – Science Sunday to highlight recycling – Students curate identity exhibit