Late Social Work Professor Named to Social Work Hall of Fame

Late Social Work Professor Named to Social Work Hall of Fame

The Alabama Social Work Hall of Fame will posthumously honor a former University of Alabama faculty member during a ceremony Friday, Nov. 2.

UA Offers Membership to National Diversity, Development Center

UA Offers Membership to National Diversity, Development Center

The University of Alabama is offering faculty the opportunity to join the National Center for Faculty Diversity and Development at no cost.

UA Offers Grad Students, Postdocs Free Membership to NCFDD

UA Offers Grad Students, Postdocs Free Membership to NCFDD

The University of Alabama is offering graduate students and post-doctoral scholars the opportunity to join the National Center for Faculty Diversity and Development at no cost.

front of Coleman Coliseum on a cloudy day

Alabama Athletics’ Clear Bag Policy Extended to All Ticketed Events

Alabama Athletics’ clear bag policy, which has been used at Bryant-Denny Stadium since the 2016 season, will now be implemented at all home ticketed sporting events, beginning with the men’s basketball regular season opener Nov. 6.

Independence and Self-Advocacy: CrossingPoints’ Mission Grows

Independence and Self-Advocacy: CrossingPoints’ Mission Grows

With the right supports, people with intellectual disabilities can set and reach goals, including the goal of being successful in college.

Learning the Warning Signs

Learning the Warning Signs

More than 20 UA special education majors are part of a pilot program in which they receive anti-bullying and suicide prevention training.

UA Freshman Receives Congressional Honor for Service

UA Freshman Receives Congressional Honor for Service

After more than 200 hours of service and earning a Congressional medal, Sara Lang is eager to explore new volunteer opportunities as she begins her college career at UA.

Two UA Adapted Athletes Earn First International Medals

Two UA Adapted Athletes Earn First International Medals

After three torn ACLs, Katharina Lang’s club basketball career was over. With UA’s adapted athletics program, she has a new career, competing and medaling alongside her teammates.

UA to Host State College Fair for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

UA to Host State College Fair for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Post-secondary education opportunities are growing for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and a new summit at The University of Alabama aims to increase awareness of the programs across the state of Alabama.

UA Alumna, Miss D.C. Proudly Carrying Flag for Women in Tech

UA Alumna, Miss D.C. Proudly Carrying Flag for Women in Tech

Allison Farris, who was crowned Miss District of Columbia earlier this year, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in management information systems at UA and has worked as a software developer for Microsoft for three years.