Campus & Community
You are Invited for Coffee
Capstone International Coffee Hour, hosted by Capstone International Services, a part of Capstone International Center, is held nearly every Friday of the academic year, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in 121 B.B. Comer Hall. This free, informal get-together is open to all international and American faculty, staff, students and friends. This program is crucial
Rio blog: Processing and Village Life
Shelby Baron is a senior communicative disorders major and a wheelchair tennis player at UA. She has competed for the United States National Team since 2010 and will compete for the U.S. in Rio. Baron will blog about her experiences while in Rio, where the 2016 Paralympic Games begin today.
Study Abroad Makes Education an Adventure
Why study abroad? The reasons are as varied as the opportunities. Create a resume that stands out by adding an internship. Become fluent in another language. Take courses not offered at home. And at the same time, live in places most people only dream about visiting. The Office of Education Abroad, part of the Capstone
UA students help flood victims in Louisiana
“Where Legends Are Made” Branding Campaign Launched
UA launched its first comprehensive branding campaign with a new television commercial during Saturday’s football game. The “Where Legends Are Made” campaign features some of the individuals who have made significant contributions to UA and distinguished themselves in their fields and professions, bringing recognition to the university.
UA Preview
This week at The University of Alabama: Three brothers cheer on Tide – Experts study how hand gestures, verbal stumbles help and hurt presidential candidates during debates – Researchers bring HIV education to parolees – View Saturn through UA telescope – Law professor’s new book examines Iran’s nuclear programs
CrossingPoints Summer Bridge Program
CrossingPoints Summer Bridge Program is a college pipeline program for students with intellectual disabilities ages 18 and older who are interested in pursuing postsecondary education. Summer Bridge students attend college classes that are taught by UA professors, take program-specific courses and develop skills for independence by living in UA residence halls as well as participating in
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Nearly half a century ago, during the fall of Saigon, two teenagers boarded teetering escape boats, leaving family and country behind. At a refugee camp in Cambodia, the two met for the first time. But the boy had been sponsored to go to the United States, while the girl had received sponsorship from England. Despite
UA Students Reach Out to Community Before Classes Start
Before hitting the books, heading to lectures or turning on computers, more than 300 University of Alabama students returned to campus early and picked up hammers, paintbrushes, rakes, shovels and even medical equipment – all to help out in Tuscaloosa and the Black Belt. More than 900 students participated and provided more than 7,650 hours of community service in August.