Summer 2020 Graduates Announced at UA
The University of Alabama awarded some 1,384 degrees during summer commencement July 31-Aug. 2.
Announcements
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.
COVID-19 Testing of UA Students Yields Less than 1% Positivity Rate
Among the more than 25,000 University of Alabama students who completed the required COVID-19 testing process as of Aug. 16, less than 1% tested positive.
UA Collaborates to Celebrate OLLI Day Alabama Aug. 20
UA is joining the University of Alabama in Huntsville and Auburn University in celebrating OLLI Day Alabama Aug. 20.
UA Distributing Masks to Students
During the first week of classes at The University of Alabama, masks will be given away at four campus hubs. They are available while supplies last, with a limit of two per student.
Update Issued to UA Health and Safety Guidelines to Safeguard Campus
The University of Alabama’s plan to return to full operations is updated to include policies and directives designed to protect the health and safety of students and employees.
Jones Named Interim Dean of Students
Dr. Stacy L. Jones has been named interim dean of students at The University of Alabama effective Aug. 1.
WOW Rolls Out Virtual and In-Person Events for New Students
UA rolls out the welcome wagon with WOW, or Weeks of Welcome, a series of fun programs — many virtual — focused on helping incoming students transition to campus life.
UMC Resumes Evening Hours for Urgent Appointments, Walk-Ins
UMC in Tuscaloosa has resumed evening hours for in-person scheduled appointments and walk-in care.