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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
