Campus & Community

Updated Health Message About Mumps

Alabama Department of Public Health officials recorded four additional cases of mumps among The University of Alabama community since Feb. 24, 2017.  While these additional cases have been discovered and the potential for exposure to the virus still exists, ADPH officials say they are optimistic that the cases will not become widespread. However, as you

UA Opens Vulcan Value Partners Research Library and Trading Room

The Vulcan Value Partners Research Library and Trading Room will open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. Friday, March 10, outside 203 Bidgood Hall in the Culverhouse College of Commerce on The University of Alabama campus.

Tax-Related Identity Theft: What You Need to Know

Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your Social Security number to file a fraudulent tax return on your behalf. How do I know if I am a victim? Unfortunately, most people do not know if they are a victim of tax-related identity theft until after the crime has been committed. Taxpayers find out if

UA Hosts 2017 WiSE Symposium

The University of Alabama hosted the 2017 WiSE Symposium on Friday, March 3, and Saturday, March 4. Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman in space and founder/president of the Jemison Group and BioSentient Corp., was the keynote speaker. Take a look at this story from WVUA 23.

UA’s ‘Where Legends Are Made’ Campaign Wins Advertising Awards

The University of Alabama’s new branding campaign, Where Legends Are Made, recently collected multiple advertising awards. The campaign, which launched in September 2016, picked up accolades from judges in the American Advertising Awards competition in two cities as well as a national award from the Higher Education Association.

Finalists Announced for UA Inclusivity Leadership Position

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Members of The University of Alabama community are invited to attend public presentations by each of the four finalists for vice president and associate provost for diversity, equity and inclusion. Finalists are: Shakeer A. Abdullah, assistant vice president for equity and diversity, The University of Minnesota Bryan K. Fair, the Thomas E.

U A safety reminder what to do in case of a medical emergency

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.

Educational Studies’ Graduate Research Symposium Accepting Proposals

Educational Studies’ Graduate Research Symposium Accepting Proposals

The 2017 ESPRMC Graduate Research Symposim will be held Thursday, April 13. As many as five $500 travel awards will be presented to the top graduate students this year.

Women in STEM: Maggie Saylor on Being in a STEM Field

Women in STEM: Maggie Saylor on Being in a STEM Field

UA Student Maggie Saylor, a metallurgical engineering major, discusses what it’s like to study a STEM field.

Conversation with Dr. Alan Blum

Dr. Alan Blum, Gerald Leon Wallace Endowed Chair in Family Medicine at the UA College of Community Health Sciences, discusses why physicians need to be more active and creative in the clinic, classroom and community in smoking prevention and cessation.