Milton: ‘I’m Better for it Now’
On Sunday, May 5, Jilisa Milton became the first student to earn a MSW-JD degree at UA, culminating four years of preparation for the growing need for trauma-informed lawyers.
Autherine Lucy Foster to Receive Honorary UA Doctorate Friday
The University of Alabama will honor its first civil rights trailblazer Friday, bestowing an honorary doctoral degree upon Autherine Lucy Foster, the first African American to enroll and attend the University.
Bowen: ‘No Closed Doors’ at CrossingPoints
On this day, in a small gymnasium in the Tom Barnes Education Building at UA, Jessica Bowen is teaching color guard routines to a room of beginners. The positions and turns aren’t perfect, but that’s OK; the activity has underlying goals of teamwork, focus and fun.
UA to Hold 2019 Spring Commencement Exercises May 3-5
The University of Alabama will hold its spring commencement exercises beginning Friday, May 3, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.
‘More Than Just a Space’
On Thursday, PRCA-UA, along with 13 other student groups, gathered for the unveiling of their new home, which will help them expand their community service work.
UA Launches New Student Community Engagement Center
Community and university engagement at The University of Alabama received a boost today with the unveiling of the UA Student Community Engagement Center.
Family, ‘Eye-Opening’ Trip to Nicaragua Set Path for UA Senior
Libby Beddingfield was plenty motivated for a future career in medicine when she arrived at The University of Alabama four years ago. That wasn’t always the case.
Empowered to Serve: UA Senior Eager for Career in Public Health
Joline Hartheimer is under no illusions about her “privileged” upbringing in Northern New Jersey. She says service has helped shape her personal and career goals.
Preparing New Teachers for Ever-Evolving Classrooms
As early as freshman year, College of Education students begin working in local classrooms, learning to anticipate future challenges and maximize success with their own students.
‘I Found My Place’
Stepping into a pivotal role with the nation’s top defense contractor carries lofty expectations, but Megan Anderson isn’t nervous.