Getting Connected in a Pandemic
Things may look a little different this semester, but there are still countless ways for students to get connected.
Colleges & Schools
Expert Tips on Staying Cool While Wearing Masks
Taking the masks off is not an option, but there are ways to stay cool while wearing one.
Research Finds Link Between COVID-19 Deaths, Morbid Obesity
UA researchers found a statistically significant relationship between the prevalence of morbid obesity in a population and cases of — and deaths from — COVID-19.
Masks Can Make a Fashion Statement
Besides offering protection from the spread of coronavirus, masks can express the wearer’s individual style.
UMC Resumes Evening Hours for Urgent Appointments, Walk-Ins
UMC in Tuscaloosa has resumed evening hours for in-person scheduled appointments and walk-in care.
UA Holds 2020 Spring and Summer Commencement
UA held joint spring and summer commencement exercises last weekend at Coleman Coliseum, where more than 2,500 graduates received degrees throughout nine socially distanced ceremonies.
COVID Conversations with Dr. Richard Friend
Dr. Richard Friend joins COVID Conversations to discuss health and safety guidelines for students, faculty and staff as the fall semester approaches.
Public Relations Program Named No. 1 in Country by PRWeek
The UA Department of Advertising and Public Relations was named the Most Outstanding Education Program by PRWeek during the 2020 PRWeek Awards in late July.
Good Vibrations
Researchers at The University of Alabama are working with Army scientists to develop and use chemical frequencies to quickly detect dangerous airborne chemicals.
Art Professors Win UA’s First Kress Grant for Digital Art History
University of Alabama art history faculty members Dr. Tanja Jones and Dr. Doris Sung were awarded the Capstone’s first Digital Art History Grant from the Samuel H. Kress Foundation.