UA Employee Overcomes Obstacles, Earns Bachelor’s Degree
Epiphany Wells always had the goal of earning a college degree, but life’s circumstances derailed her plans for nearly a decade. She graduates this summer.
Colleges & Schools
Methos Wins 2020 Harper Lee Prize
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Victor Methos, author of “The Hallows,” will receive The University of Alabama School of Law’s 2020 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction during a virtual ceremony. “On the 10th anniversary of the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction, I am grateful to the selection committee for choosing a novel that clearly illustrates the role of
New Hotline Provides COVID-19 Information to UA Community
Members of the campus community can call 348-CV19 to get answers to frequently asked questions related to COVID-19 and UA’s plan and protocols.
Emoji Reveal Whiteness as Driver of Technology
A study of broadening the skin tone of emoji to include diverse representation of race, ethnicity, gender and culture found emoji continue to center whiteness in their design and coding structures.
Leaving Home for a Brighter Future
Nasir Eisty has come a long way from the small Bangladeshi town where he grew up. But the constant love and care from his parents and teachers made it possible to get where he is today.
Student Creates Presidential Election Forecast Model Used by CNN
Jack Kersting, a 19-year-old native of Richardson, Texas, studying economics, created political forecasting models that gained recognition for their quality and accuracy, and have been used by major media outlets such as CNN.
UA to Hold 2020 Spring and Summer Commencement July 31-Aug. 2
The University of Alabama will hold joint spring and summer commencement exercises over three days beginning Friday, July 31, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.
UA Researchers Examine Stress of Pandemic on Decision-Making
Researchers at The University of Alabama were awarded a grant to see if the long-term effects of the coronavirus pandemic may include poor decision-making by those who experienced increased stress levels.
UA Offers New Minor in Global Health
Beginning this fall, UA’s College of Arts and Sciences will offer a new minor in global health.