UA to Offer Free Exit Testing to Students
As students leave campus for the Thanksgiving and winter breaks, UA is offering free exit testing to those students who want it.
UA Research Continues to Surge
For the seventh consecutive year, UA earned record external funding for research and other sponsored activities, further securing its stature as a major comprehensive research-intensive university and one of the fastest growing research enterprises in the nation.
Changes for Spring Semester 2021
UA will continue in-person instruction and on-campus residence for the 2021 Spring Semester with some important changes to the calendar.
Message from the VP for Student Life
Student efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 are making a difference on our campus and in the larger community.
UA Faculty, Staff Returning from Remote Work Must Test
University of Alabama employees who have not already been tested for re-entry and are still working remotely need to test for COVID-19 before returning to campus for work.
For-cause Testing Begins in Residence Halls
Free for-cause testing is conducted on-site for those in a shared location, such as a Greek house, residence hall floor, student group or classroom. It can be associated with an increase in positive test results, but it is also a valuable monitoring tool in preventing outbreaks.
New UA.edu Homepage Features Dynamic, Modern Update
The University of Alabama unveiled its new homepage, showcasing its world-class visual identity and featuring an accessible and user-friendly navigation and design.
Message from UA President Stuart Bell
Earlier today, our Vice President of Student Life, Myron Pope, had a conversation with student leaders. It is disturbing to see statements from that conversation taken out of context. The quoted positivity rate is grossly misleading as presented.
UA Adds Temporary Directives that Restrict Access, Prohibit Gatherings
These added directives place stricter access restrictions and prohibit gatherings at on- and off-campus residences and place a 14-day moratorium on all in-person student events.
Statement Concerning COVID Gathering Rumors
We conducted a thorough investigation of COVID party rumors, and have been unable to identify any students who may have participated in these types of activities. We will continue to follow up on any information we receive and educate our students about essential precautions.