UA, Community Colleges Encourage Pursuit of Science, Math Teaching Careers

The University of Alabama’s impact on k-12 STEM education will grow over the next five years following the announcement of a $1.45 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

UA Social Work Student Attends White House Roundtable

Sarah Young, a doctoral student from The University of Alabama School of Social Work, was invited to the White House for a roundtable discussion about issues facing the bisexual community at an event coinciding with international Bisexual Visibility Day, Sept. 23.

UA Helps Area Teachers Transition to New STEM Curriculum

A group of professors at The University of Alabama are helping K-12 teachers in West Alabama change how they teach science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects.

UA Social Work Announces Hall of Fame Inductees

The State of Alabama Social Work Hall of Fame will induct five individuals during a ceremony and luncheon Friday at the Indian Hills Country Club in Tuscaloosa.

UA Social Work Kicks Off Fall Colloquium Sept. 16

The University of Alabama School of Social Work will kick off its 2013 Fall Colloquium Series, Monday, Sept. 16, with guest lecturer Dr. Cynthia Franklin.

UA Professor Uses Technology, Science to Treat Boys at DYS Facility

Dr. Randy Salekin, professor of psychology at The University of Alabama, and his team have developed a system that combines science education, technology and positive psychology, as well as positive reinforcement, that he says has been more effective than typical methods at reaching troubled youth at an Alabama Department of Youth Services’ facility.

UA Co-Hosted Social Work Conference Set for Birmingham

The University of Alabama School of Social Work and the Alabama Department of Human Resources will host its 12th annual Fall Social Work Conference Aug. 15-16 at the Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham.

Media Advisory: UA’s Summer Commencement Exercise

All undergraduate and graduate diplomas will be awarded during The University of Alabama’s commencement ceremonies set for Aug. 3.

UA to Hold Summer Commencement Exercises

The University of Alabama will hold its summer commencement ceremonies Aug. 3 at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus. Commencement begins at 9 a.m.

UA Adds Nation’s First Collegiate Adapted Golf Program

The University of Alabama Adapted Athletics program has taken another step forward with the creation of the nation’s first collegiate adapted golf program.