CCN’s Mumba Wins SNRS Early Science Investigator Award
Dr. Mercy Mumba, assistant professor in UA’s Capstone College of Nursing, was recently honored with the Southern Nursing Research Society’s Early Science Investigator Award.
Campus Impact
Fashion Show Features Student Designs Inspired by Holocaust Victim
Nine University of Alabama apparel design students are creating garments inspired by the rediscovered sketches of Hedy Strnad, a Jewish Czech dress designer who died in the Holocaust. The garments will be featured in “Inspirations from the Past,” a fashion show hosted by Gus Mayer at The Summit in Birmingham Jan. 27 at 6 p.m.
Council Seeks Nominations for Annual Excellence Awards
The UA Council on Community-Based Partnerships is seeking nominations for its Excellence in Community Engagement Awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in the field of engagement scholarship.
Delta Xi Wins Two National Eta Sigma Gamma Awards
The University of Alabama’s Delta Xi chapter of Eta Sigma Gamma, a national health education honorary, recently won two awards for its work during the 2017-18 year.
Mumper Ready to Empower More Research at UA
Dr. Russell J. Mumper wants to foster a sustainable environment that empowers research across campus to perform even more transformative work.
I-59/20 Construction to Detour Birmingham Airport Traffic Flow
A portion of Interstate 59/20 through downtown Birmingham will close due to construction on Jan. 21. The closure will affect traffic flow to several landmarks the UA community uses, including Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
OIT Offers LastPass Password Manager
Have trouble keeping track of all of your passwords? OIT is now offering a solution to UA students, faculty and staff – LastPass password management tool.
MLK Day: Not a Day Off, but a Day for Action
For years, the University has celebrated King’s legacy through the Realizing the Dream concert and community events, but now it’s expanding the celebration with the addition of more learning and engagement opportunities on the campus.
HGTV, Scripps Networks Exec Susan Packard to Speak on UA Campus
Susan Packard, a visionary media executive best known as a co-founder of Scripps Networks Interactive and former chief operating officer of HGTV, will offer her view on the media landscape and her role as a female executive within the industry in a lecture open to all University of Alabama students Monday, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m.
Scottsboro Native Gains ‘Edge’ Through STEM Path, Army ROTC
Mary Ellen Sinnott’s time at The University of Alabama has been filled with more opportunities than she could have imagined.