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Second UA student claims PRWeek’s Student of the Year award

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • April 23, 2019
The University of Alabama’s Department of Advertising and Public Relations continues to build its legacy of award-winning students after Alana Doyle, a senior majoring in public relations, was named the nation’s most outstanding public relations student by PRWeek.
UA receives $8M grant to improve transportation project

UA receives $8M grant to improve transportation project

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • April 16, 2019
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment (ATCMTD) grants valued at $53.2 million to several projects on April 1.
Manderson MBA ranks No. 50 among best business schools

Manderson MBA ranks No. 50 among best business schools

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • April 9, 2019
The MBA program at The University of Alabama’s Manderson Graduate School of Business has been recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Graduate Schools list.
Salary negotiation event prepares students professional careers

Salary negotiation event prepares students professional careers

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • March 26, 2019
Amy Bramlett will teach students more about salary negotiation as they prepare for their professional careers on March 29.
CW/ David Jones

UADM reflects on fundraising year, looks forward to next year’s events

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • March 26, 2019
UADM raised nearly $250,000 this year, but aims to expand in the future while reminding students of its community impact.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office to be voted on for first time

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office to be voted on for first time

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • March 4, 2019
A new SGA position, vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, was created and appointed by the executive council in November 2018, and it is now open for students to officially vote on for the first time in the upcoming elections on March 7.
Courtesy of UA News

PSA calls for proper nonverbal police training

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • February 18, 2019
The Center for Public Television and Darrin Griffin, assistant professor of communication studies at the University, partnered to create a public service announcement intended for law enforcement officers to learn proper training in communicating with the deaf community.
Photo courtesy of Anna Jones

Capstone Agency participates in third annual CreateAthon

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • February 12, 2019
Members of University of Alabama’s student-run communications firm, Capstone Agency, participated in their third annual CreateAthon on Feb. 1.
Study abroad fair a ‘one-stop shop’ for interested students

Study abroad fair a ‘one-stop shop’ for interested students

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • February 9, 2019
The University of Alabama will be hosting its annual spring study abroad fair Feb. 11 for those interested in exploring other countries and cultures during their time at the University.
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I-59/20 construction affects travel for students

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • January 29, 2019
With one of the state’s busiest roads now under construction for over a year, some UA students are fearing the chaos that may arise when needing to travel through Birmingham.
Photo Courtesy of Marcus Gibson

Alumni start shoe business, plan to donate to ASFP

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • January 28, 2019
UA Alumni Marcus and Beca Gibson launched an online-based shoe company, W.M. Gibson, that is currently working toward partnering with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
CW/ Emma Junck

University works to improve free speech on campus

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • January 14, 2019
A study done by a civil liberties organization gave The University of Alabama a “yellow light” rating on free speech, meaning there are policies in place that restrict constitutionally protected speech.
Bama Dining to host Late Night Breakfast

Bama Dining to host Late Night Breakfast

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • December 4, 2018
University Programs will be hosting their fourth annual Late Night Breakfast event this week to help students relax and refuel as they prepare for their upcoming final exams.
CW/ Joe Will Field

University makes strides in admitting women

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • November 29, 2018
The University of Alabama student body is now 56.5 percent female after the first two women, Anna Adams and Bessie Parker, enrolled in 1893.
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UA hosts Take Our Children to Work Day

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • November 16, 2018
Open to faculty, staff and current University of Alabama students who have children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews ages 8-18. Participants should have registered by Nov. 12.
Courtesy of Abby Greenwell

Volunteers help with disaster relief in Florida

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • November 8, 2018
Students involved in the Beyond Bama: Alternative Breaks program, went to Panama City Beach, Florida to help victims of Hurricane Michael.
CW/ Austin Bigoney

Students encouraged to contact advisors before dropping class

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • October 30, 2018
Students can drop an individual course online through myBama by navigating to the Student page and selecting the icon labeled “Add/Drop Classes.”
CW/ Austin Bigoney

Record number of community members attend student-athlete Halloween party

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2018
Over 2,700 guests attended Halloween Extravaganza, an annual event put on by the University’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and the Tide’s Life Skills initiative at Hank Crisp Indoor Facility on Oct. 22.

UA professors speak out after Kaitlan Collins apologizes for anti-gay tweets

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • October 19, 2018
CNN White House correspondent and UA alumna, Kaitlan Collins, apologized for several controversial tweets posted during her time as a college student on Oct. 8.
CW/ Katie Buhai

Homecoming queen to create additional CAPS fundraisers

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • October 17, 2018
Now that Buhai holds the homecoming queen title, she plans to produce more fundraisers for the CAPS program.
CW/ Jake Arthur

UA homecoming weekend gets community involved

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • October 11, 2018
The 2018 SGA Homecoming Committee has been working to provide students, alumni and fans a week’s worth of festivities. Everyone is welcome at this week’s events.
CW/ Kallie Chabla

General interest, business career fair to provide networking opportunities

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • October 2, 2018
A general interest and business career fair for students to interact, network and discuss potential internship or full-time job offers with over 200 employers.
University broadcasts new commercial

University broadcasts new commercial

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • September 26, 2018
After launching its national branding campaign, Where Legends Are Made, in September of 2016, The University of Alabama continues to incorporate the distinguished branding into its third institutional television spot, reaching millions of viewers.
CW/ Emma Junck

Business cards for sale to UA students

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • September 21, 2018
University Printing Services serves UA students, faculty, departmental staff and affiliated organizations. The center also offers students the option to purchase affordable business cards in small or large quantities.
CW/ Nicholas Stellon

Alpha Kappa Alpha raises $1 million in one day for HBCUs

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • September 20, 2018
Alpha Kappa Alpha launched a campaign in order to promote awareness and raise funds for HBCUs. The campaign raised more than $1 million.
CW/ Joe Will Field

UA Career Center partners with JCPenney for second Suit-Up Event

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • September 14, 2018
An exclusive event for UA students and first-year alumni to shop for professional attire at highly discounted rates. The night will include giveaways, makeovers and haircuts.
CW/ Joe Will Field

Trump mocks Sessions’ Alabama law degree

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • September 11, 2018
Sessions and Trump have had an increasingly combative relationship since Sessions’ decision to excuse himself from the investigation of Russian interference during the 2016 presidential election, and now, over op-ed controversy.
CW/ Joe Will Field

Unpermitted Bird scooters flock UA campus

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • September 6, 2018
Bird Scooters were placed around Tuscaloosa Aug. 23, and city officials are now gathering the rechargeable rides after the company’s lack of appropriate permits.
348-Ride makes changes after student input

348-Ride makes changes after student input

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • August 30, 2018
After several requests for more efficient services, UA Transportation Services has implemented changes to 348-RIDE services, which are now in effect for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Turnin’ Up with UP kicks off Tide After Dark Series

Turnin’ Up with UP kicks off Tide After Dark Series

Amanda Le, Contributing Writer • August 30, 2018
Students have the opportunity to attend an event after dark created by the University