UA Appoints Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
The University of Alabama has named Dr. Luoheng Han as associate provost for academic affairs. Han is a professor of geography at UA and senior associate dean of The College of Arts and Sciences.
Announcements
Taylor Named UA’s Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Dr. G. Christine Taylor will join The University of Alabama as vice president and associate provost for diversity, equity and inclusion beginning Aug. 1, pending approval by The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees.
OIT to Require DUO for VPN Access
Beginning Monday, Aug. 21, the Office of Information Technology will require DUO two-factor authentication to connect to UA’s VPN.
UA Engineering Students Awarded Scholarships, Fellowships by NASA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Alabama Space Grant Consortium has given seven University of Alabama engineering students $42,000 in graduate fellowship and undergraduate scholarship money. Fellowships were given to Nicholas Jose Benenati, a graduate student in aerospace engineering and mechanics from Lilburn, Georgia; and Dylan Christian Ullery, a graduate student in electrical and computer engineering from
UA Spin-off Technology Selected for National Start-Up Contest
Technology developed at The University of Alabama aimed at producing inexpensive, flexible thin-film solar cells for military applications has been selected for a national business start-up contest sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Monthly Safety Reminder: What to Do in Case of a Medical Emergency
On the first Wednesday of each month (unless inclement weather is expected), the University tests its emergency notification systems, including UA alerts, the public address system and digital signage. In addition to notification tests, the University provides monthly safety tips and information to help the UA community be prepared in different types of emergency situations.
Colonial Drive Road Closure Starts June 7
Starting Wednesday, June 7, a portion of Colonial Drive will be closed.
A Three-peat for UA Robotics Team at NASA Contest
For the third consecutive year, a student team at The University of Alabama placed first at a NASA robotics contest.
Passport and Fingerprinting Services Offered on Campus
Campus Mail Service recently expanded its operations and has been designated as a Passport Acceptance Facility of the U.S. Department of State.
American Legion Boys State Returns to UA
Some 600 Alabama high school seniors will try their hands at politics and community service from Sunday, May 28, to Saturday, June 3, during the 2017 American Legion Alabama Boys State convention on The University of Alabama campus.