Faculty & Staff

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Faculty and Staff Accolades for September 2022

From writing about the rich memories of family entertaining to winning awards for communications campaigns, UA faculty and staff have had a busy and rewarding September.

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UA Sets Record for Number of Small Classes

UA has made significant strides in increasing the number of small classes.

Roll the Vote

Make Sure You’re Ready to Roll the Vote

Voter registration deadlines are fast approaching and now is the time to make sure your registration is accurate.

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Ask Questions and Listen: Ways to Help Prevent Suicide

Suicide is a difficult topic to discuss but it is critical to engage in this difficult work to strive toward best serving students who may need support.

Jane Elizabeth Burdeshaw, Jaime Mitchell and Governor Kay Ivey pictured during an awards ceremony

UA Honored by Governor Ivey for Disability Employment Initiative

UA was named the Alabama Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities Large Business Employer of the Year.

Q&A with BFSA President Chad Jackson

Q&A with BFSA President Chad Jackson

Chad Jackson, president of the Black Faculty and Staff Association, shared the group’s past successes and what they are looking forward to this coming year.

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Events Planned to Share Hispanic-Latinx Culture

Several campus events are planned for faculty, staff and students to be immersed in and learn more about Hispanic-Latinx culture.

Students work in the costume shop in the Department of Theatre and Dance.

Production Teams Set the Stage for Theatre and Dance Season

Long before the Theatre and Dance season starts, hundreds of faculty, staff and students collaborate to create memorable performances for the audience.

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Interim Executive Director Named for Alabama Water Institute

Mike Gremillion, who has led the Global Water Security Center at The University of Alabama for over a year, has been named the interim executive director of the Alabama Water Institute.

A nursing student giving a staff member the flu shot

Free Flu Shots Available on Campus This Fall

Faculty, staff and students can help protect themselves this flu season with free flu shots on campus Sept. 8 through mid-November.