Everyday Champions: Jim Barron and Lauren Brooks, Residential Services
As a team, Jim Barron and Lauren Brooks oversee roommate assignments and much more.
Faculty & Staff
Celebrate Veterans Day at Special Events for Veterans, Community
The University of Alabama is honoring veterans this year with several activities for faculty, staff, students and community members.
The Black Tie Black Panther: Wakanda Scholarship Ball Announced
Wakanda Forever. The University of Alabama’s Black Faculty and Staff Association will host the first annual Wakanda Scholarship Ball Feb. 5 from 6 to 10 p.m.
English Professor’s Book Taps into Heritage, Zombies, Mystery, More
Nana Nkweti’s debut anthology delves into her Cameroonian-American heritage, spirituality, horror, poetry, societal critique, mystery, science fiction and more.
Building Bama: Parker-Haun Tennis Facility
UA Adapted Athletics officially opened the Parker-Haun Tennis Facility, the only collegiate tennis facility in the nation for adapted student-athletes, in October.
Moore Named 2021 Homecoming Queen
McLean Moore, a senior from Tuscaloosa, was named the 2021 Homecoming Queen at the annual bonfire Friday night on campus.
Sigma Alpha Mu Leads Fundraiser for Tuscaloosa SAFE Center
UA’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu is coordinating a supply drive and fundraiser to benefit the organization, which provides health care, advocacy and counseling services for survivors of sexual assault.
Faculty and Staff Accolades for Oct. 20, 2021
The UA faculty and staff continue to produce scholarly and creative work recognized around the world.
Student Support Programs Aid in Record Retention, Graduation Rates
UA set records in second-year retention rate and four-year and six-year graduation rates in fall 2021.
UA’s RISE Center Hosts BUY for RISE Fundraiser
UA’s RISE Center will host its annual BUY for RISE fundraiser Oct. 29 and 30 and will feature numerous bargains from dozens of local retailers on everything from clothing to home décor.