College of Education

An education researcher speaks to teachers at a conference

UA Education Office Helping Districts Navigate Desegregation Orders

Dr. Sara McDaniel, executive director of the Alabama Positive Behavior Supports Office, works with the Jefferson County School District to address its discipline issues while it navigates the terms of its consent decree with the DOJ.

A female college professor works on a computer activity with prospective students

UA Faculty, Staff Help College-Prep Campers Explore Possibilities

For the UA Early College staff members tasked with planning and operating the annual Leaders Exploring Academic Possibilities camp, their first signal of success was a successful pilot 2016 and immediate addition of a second week of programs.

Two female graduate students pose for a photo at a literacy center

Inspired by Community, Eager to Better Alabama

As much as Tuscaloosa has grown in recent years, it still has a “small-town feel” that continues to empower UA doctoral student Lauren Rollins as both a leader and educator.

A college student signals thumbs up to elementary students during a group science experiment.

‘We’re Trying to Transform Education’

University of Alabama elementary education majors recently wrapped up a month’s worth of STEM activities with four different classes at Woodland Forrest Elementary School.

Better With Them

Better With Them

UA researchers are part of nationwide study to identify veterans struggling with suicidal thoughts.

12 UA Students, Graduates Chosen for Fulbright Awards

12 UA Students, Graduates Chosen for Fulbright Awards

Ten University of Alabama students were chosen as Fulbright Student Award Winners for 2019–2020.

Autherine Lucy Foster to Receive Honorary UA Doctorate Friday

Autherine Lucy Foster to Receive Honorary UA Doctorate Friday

The University of Alabama will honor its first civil rights trailblazer Friday, bestowing an honorary doctoral degree upon Autherine Lucy Foster, the first African American to enroll and attend the University.

Bowen: ‘No Closed Doors’ at CrossingPoints

Bowen: ‘No Closed Doors’ at CrossingPoints

On this day, in a small gymnasium in the Tom Barnes Education Building at UA, Jessica Bowen is teaching color guard routines to a room of beginners. The positions and turns aren’t perfect, but that’s OK; the activity has underlying goals of teamwork, focus and fun.

UA to Hold 2019 Spring Commencement Exercises May 3-5

UA to Hold 2019 Spring Commencement Exercises May 3-5

The University of Alabama will hold its spring commencement exercises beginning Friday, May 3, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

‘More Than Just a Space’

‘More Than Just a Space’

On Thursday, PRCA-UA, along with 13 other student groups, gathered for the unveiling of their new home, which will help them expand their community service work.