Adapted Athletics Seeks Funding for Equipment from Bama Blitz
UA Adapted Athletics is looking to raise funds for custom sports wheelchairs through UA’s annual Bama Blitz crowdfunded, social-media-driven campaign April 18-20.
Colleges & Schools
Sippial Named Dean of UA Honors College
Dr. Tiffany Sippial has been named the next dean of the UA Honors College and will begin her tenure July 5.
Alabama Forensic Council Wins 24th National Championship
UA’s competitive speech team recently competed in five national tournaments and brought home its 24th team national championship and nine individual event national championships among other awards.
UA to Honor 8 Faculty for Research, Creativity
The annual Faculty Research Day will honor faculty members for their research, scholarship and creative contributions.
History Students Mashup Past and Future for Slow Art Day
Dr. Sharony Green’s students are bringing a global art event to campus.
UA’s ‘Special Culture’ Inspires Champion Ballroom Dancer, Graduate
Jayna Enguita credits UA’s welcoming atmosphere for bringing her to the Capstone.
Golf, Tennis Fundraisers Benefit UA RISE Center
The UA RISE Center will host women’s and mixed doubles tennis tournaments and the RISE Tournament of Champions to aid in fundraising efforts to help its students reach their full potential.
Beneath the Earth, Ancient Ocean Floor Likely Surrounds the Core
Through global-scale seismic imaging of Earth’s innards, research led by The University of Alabama revealed a layer between the core and the mantle that is likely a dense, yet thin, sunk ocean floor, a new study reveals.
Two UA Students Named Goldwater Scholars
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program has selected two UA students as Goldwater Scholars for 2023-2024.
Affordability Concerns Remain as Costlier Rent Growth Slows
The average cost to rent housing across the country continues to become more expensive, but the price increases are slowing, according to a monthly rent index compiled by three colleges including The University of Alabama.