Faculty & Staff

Ifeanyi Okpala, an engineering doctoral candidate

UA’s Renowned Graduate School Sets Record Enrollment

This fall The University of Alabama celebrates its largest-ever Graduate School enrollment.

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Everyday Champions: Jim Barron and Lauren Brooks, Residential Services

As a team, Jim Barron and Lauren Brooks oversee roommate assignments and much more.

American flags in front of president's mansion

Celebrate Veterans Day at Special Events for Veterans, Community

The University of Alabama is honoring veterans this year with several activities for faculty, staff, students and community members.

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The Black Tie Black Panther: Wakanda Scholarship Ball Announced

Wakanda Forever. The University of Alabama’s Black Faculty and Staff Association will host the first annual Wakanda Scholarship Ball Feb. 5 from 6 to 10 p.m.

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English Professor’s Book Taps into Heritage, Zombies, Mystery, More

Nana Nkweti’s debut anthology delves into her Cameroonian-American heritage, spirituality, horror, poetry, societal critique, mystery, science fiction and more.

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Building Bama: Parker-Haun Tennis Facility

UA Adapted Athletics officially opened the Parker-Haun Tennis Facility, the only collegiate tennis facility in the nation for adapted student-athletes, in October.

Homecoming bonfire

Moore Named 2021 Homecoming Queen

McLean Moore, a senior from Tuscaloosa, was named the 2021 Homecoming Queen at the annual bonfire Friday night on campus.

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Sigma Alpha Mu Leads Fundraiser for Tuscaloosa SAFE Center

UA’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu is coordinating a supply drive and fundraiser to benefit the organization, which provides health care, advocacy and counseling services for survivors of sexual assault.

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Faculty and Staff Accolades for Oct. 20, 2021

The UA faculty and staff continue to produce scholarly and creative work recognized around the world.

A decorated graduation cap that says Roll Tide Forever during spring 2021 commencement

Student Support Programs Aid in Record Retention, Graduation Rates

UA set records in second-year retention rate and four-year and six-year graduation rates in fall 2021.