Faculty & Staff

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UA Professor Wins Fulbright Awards

Dr. Andrew Raffo Dewar was recently selected for two grants from the prestigious Fulbright program to teach and research abroad.

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Ryan Bradley Named Vice President for Strategic Communications

Bradley has worked with The University of Alabama since 2016 as an associate vice president.

Karen Chapman

Everyday Champions: Karen Chapman, UA Libraries

As an employee of 33 years at The University of Alabama, Karen Chapman, who serves as director of branch library services, has seen UA Libraries go through major changes over the past few decades.

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Building Bama: 2nd Avenue Overpass Opens Aug. 4

The days of having to wait for a train to pass to get to and from campus will soon be in the rearview mirror.

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Everyday Champions: Theo Bruinton, Athletic Facilities

Bruinton loves leading a team making UA athletic facilities safe and welcoming for all.

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Everyday Champions: Rhonda Hester, UA SafeState

Rhonda Hester doesn’t just take pride in her work at UASafeState, but also in her passions across campus.

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Building Bama: Peter Bryce Preserve

The UA Board of Trustees passed a resolution creating the Peter Bryce Preserve, a space that will be maintained and preserved in perpetuity.

Alligator spotted by Dr. Scott Jones

Is the American Alligator Population in Tuscaloosa Increasing?

Is the population of American alligators increasing in West Alabama? A UA instructor says not necessarily.

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Everyday Champions: Jeanine Brooks, Action Card Services

Brooks led her team to expedite UA’s move to become a completely mobile-first campus during the pandemic.

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Q&A with Graduate Student Association President Quinvarlio Kelly

After Kelly helped bring it back to life, the GSA is poised to continue growing and connecting graduate students in the coming year.