Campus & Community

UA to Use NSF Funding to Boost STEM Teachers in High Schools

UA to Use NSF Funding to Boost STEM Teachers in High Schools

Researchers at the University of Alabama hope to place as many as 15 STEM teachers in area schools through a $1.95 million grant that will provide tuition assistance, enhanced teacher training and robust salary supplements.

In Black Belt Experience, UA Students Pursue Projects in Perry County

In Black Belt Experience, UA Students Pursue Projects in Perry County

The University of Alabama’s University Fellows are engaging in community immersion initiatives during May in Marion as part of the annual Black Belt Experience.

UA Researchers Complete Co-Teaching Training with Area Educators

UA Researchers Complete Co-Teaching Training with Area Educators

Two minds are better than one. That’s the thinking behind a trend in elementary education called “co-teaching,” a method in which general education and special education teachers work collaboratively to increase their content knowledge and provide engaging math instruction for students.

Two students holding a small catapult that was built during a summer camp

From Accounting to Music, UA Offers Variety of Summer Camps

Whether you’re an adult looking to explore dirt’s hidden secrets while learning about archaeology or a junior high student interested in athletic training careers, The University of Alabama has a variety of summer activities for all ages.

Provost’s Assessment Award Goes to Chemistry

Provost’s Assessment Award Goes to Chemistry

The Chemistry B.S. degree program has been selected as the winner of the 2017 Provost’s Assessment Award.

James’ Advocacy, Appreciation for Differences Rooted in Alabama

James’ Advocacy, Appreciation for Differences Rooted in Alabama

Frannie James was a white suburban teenager from Orange County, California when she moved to rural Alabama.

Poist Represents UA at Equestrian Nationals

Poist Represents UA at Equestrian Nationals

Courtney Poist, a senior at The University of Alabama, recently became the first equestrian rider in UA history to qualify for the Cacchione Cup, which takes place at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Nationals each year.

75-Year-Old Graduates from The University of Alabama

Glory Maples Added to Campus Forest

Glory Maples Added to Campus Forest

An oak tree on the lawn of the President’s Mansion recently came to the end of its life cycle. Replacing it are two newly planted October Glory Maples, so named for the spectacular orange and red of its fall foliage. The addition of these trees is part of The University of Alabama’s commitment to maintaining an urban forest that