Updated Health Message About Mumps

Alabama Department of Public Health officials recorded four additional cases of mumps among The University of Alabama community since Feb. 24, 2017.  While these additional cases have been discovered and the potential for exposure to the virus still exists, ADPH officials say they are optimistic that the cases will not become widespread. However, as you

Finalists Announced for UA Inclusivity Leadership Position

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Members of The University of Alabama community are invited to attend public presentations by each of the four finalists for vice president and associate provost for diversity, equity and inclusion. Finalists are: Shakeer A. Abdullah, assistant vice president for equity and diversity, The University of Minnesota Bryan K. Fair, the Thomas E.

Health Message from Alabama Department of Public Health, UA about Mumps

Three University of Alabama students were recently treated for mumps and have made a full recovery. The three students are no longer contagious, and all have resumed their normal activities. As a precaution, the Alabama Department of Public Health is reaching out to individuals who may have been in contact with those students to discuss

Statement from The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama provides a welcoming environment for all of our students, faculty, staff and visitors. We are proud of the diversity and multiculturalism of our campus, and how it enriches the UA community. We affirm our support for our entire UA family. The University of Alabama does not discriminate in housing, admissions, financial

Workshops Scheduled to Help Define and Share UA Identity

The University of Alabama has collaborated with Dartlet, a communications company, since last summer on an important research project and is requesting the help of faculty, staff and students in collecting information. This project will culminate in a cohesive communications strategy for the University. A series of 12 workshops will be conducted Jan. 23-26, and students

Search Extended for Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Leader

The search committee assisting with the selection of a vice president and associate provost for diversity, equity and inclusion met on Dec. 15 and decided to extend the nationwide search to allow the Desir Group, the firm assisting to recruit outstanding candidates, more time to continue its work.  Scheduling around the holidays provided a less-than-ideal

UA Shatters United Way Campaign Goal Again

UA Shatters United Way Campaign Goal Again

The University of Alabama has, for the 17th  year, exceeded its United Way campaign goal. The 2016 goal was $365,000, or $1,000 per day for each day of the year. The total pledged — $431,715.73 — was announced at a Dec. 8 celebration held at the Bryant Conference Center. The College of Continuing Studies hosted this

Celebrating Achievement: Recognizing UA Students, Faculty and Centers for Outstanding Work

“Celebrating Achievement” is being played on Denny Chimes today in honor of several University of Alabama students, faculty members, centers and one office for success in their respective fields. Ashley Paulmeno and Kennedy Studdard: American Advertising Federation’s Most Promising Multicultural Student Class of 2017 UA Capstone Agency: Public Relations Student Society of America Teahan Chapter

Open Forums for Executive Vice President and Provost Candidates Begin Next Week

All members of The University of Alabama campus community are invited to attend public presentations by each of the finalists for the position of executive vice president and provost. The first candidate, Dr. Jennifer Evans-Cowley, will give a public presentation from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, in 1012 North Lawn Hall. A one-hour

New Policy Management System to Provide One-Stop Shop for UA Policies; Process for Policy Approval

UA is about to create an online system to make it easier to find and access all universitywide policies in one central location. The UA Policy Development and Management System will provide the University’s first central system for organizing and publishing policies for all aspects of life on campus. The first step in the process