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Changes to campus sexual assault resources include more funding from Ivey 

Changes to campus sexual assault resources include more funding from Ivey 

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • July 25, 2019
In an email to students, faculty and staff earlier this summer, UA President Stuart Bell addressed the issue of sexual assault and misconduct at the University and resources available to survivors, such as the Title IX office.
CRANES IN THE SKY: Here are the seven campus sites under construction 

CRANES IN THE SKY: Here are the seven campus sites under construction 

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • July 23, 2019
Throughout the summer, the University has continued to make progress on various ongoing construction projects across campus while also planning for new projects.
The University of Alabama Board of Trustees passed systemwide resolutions regarding tuition rates and renovations at the June 6 and 7 meetings.

Trustees introduce new member, confirm tuition freeze at June meetings

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • June 10, 2019

In addition to Friday’s decision to return $21.5 million back to the University’s former top donor, the University of Alabama Board of Trustees presented more resolutions affecting the UA System, ranging...

A number of student apartment complexes have been widely criticized for pervasive maintenance issues and/or poor management.

Mayor calls for pause of student housing projects

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • April 22, 2019
Mayor Walt Maddox called for a strategic pause of student-oriented housing projects amidst claims that larger “mega” housing projects have negative impacts on infrastructure, public safety, transportation and quality of life.
CW/ Keely Brewer

Tuscaloosa Public Library limited by level funding

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • April 15, 2019
The Tuscaloosa Public Library is in need of an increase in funding, which is a problem affecting services and resources the community and students use.
Hilary Green created and hosts "Hallowed Grounds" tours, which expose the University's ties to slavery. CW/ Hannah Saad

Autherine Lucy Foster award honors African American leadership

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • April 8, 2019
The Black Student Union and Black Faculty and Staff Association keep the legacy of Autherine Lucy Foster alive with an award for a student and faculty or staff member in her honor.
While construction on the main Bryce building has been halted, the adjacent women's reception building is expected to reopen as University Hall in August. CW/ Keely Brewer

Construction update: Bryce project halted, Capstone parking deck still underway

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • March 29, 2019
As summer approaches, the University continues to work on ongoing construction and plan for future projects.
Photo courtesy of flickr.com

Social media creates new avenues for cyberstalking

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • March 25, 2019
Online stalking has become a more prevalent issue with the rise of technology and social media use, as people can share their locations for the public to view.
Q&A with Douglas (Clay) Martinson, executive vice president candidate

Q&A with Douglas (Clay) Martinson, executive vice president candidate

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • March 4, 2019

Q: Year, major, hometown: A: I’m a junior from Huntsville, Alabama, majoring in history. Q: How did you originally get involved with SGA? Or if you’re not currently involved, what made you want...

CW/ Carter Eike

Business students utilize The EDGE’s resources

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • February 18, 2019
The EDGE, a place for students and entrepreneurs to go and work on their businesses, opened on Feb. 6, and business students are looking forward to taking advantage of the new space.
Graphic by Shana Oshinskie

WGRC hosts stalking awareness speaker series

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • February 4, 2019
The Women and Gender Resource Center provided a variety of panels and training sessions for students to learn more about stalking in observance of National Stalking Awareness Month.
Photo Courtesy of UA News

UA research team studies human-computer interaction

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • January 28, 2019
Chris Crawford, assistant professor of computer science, received a grant from the National Science Foundation that enabled him to lead a research team working on developing technology that shows children visuals of their brain activity.
CW/ Lexi Link

HGTV co-founder lectures on emotional intelligence

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • January 15, 2019
Susan Packard, co-founder of Scripps Network Interactive and Home and Garden Television, presented a lecture about emotional intelligence and emotional fitness as a part of the Culverhouse College of Business Lowder Lecture series on Jan. 14.
University makes further developments over winter break

University makes further developments over winter break

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • January 10, 2019
Students officially began winter break on Friday, Dec. 15, but several different events happened on campus during the month of December:
Photo Courtesy of Clay Martinson

Attendance spikes at Burke Thanksgiving meal

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • December 3, 2018
The Student Government Association partnered with Bama Dining, the office of Student Care and Well-Being and the Honors College to provide students a meal on Thanksgiving. The attendance increased from about 50 students last year to about 250 this year.
Courtesy of nasa.gov

NASA center names first woman director

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • November 29, 2018
UA alumna Jody Singer was recently named the first female director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and will lead nearly 6,000 employees.
CW/ Grant Nicholls

UA students from Auburn choose college loyalty

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • November 19, 2018
With the Iron Bowl approaching, 83 UA students from Auburn are have to decide which team they support.
Last year, the Women and Gender Resource Center hosted Elect Her, a program replaced by this year's Ready to Run Program. CW/ Emma Junck

Ready to Run prepares women to campaign

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • November 5, 2018
Nationwide training program Ready to Run is geared toward assisting women by giving people an idea of what running for elected office would be like.
Last year, students and Tuscaloosa residents gathered in support of Megan Rondini, who died by suicide after she was allegedly raped. CW/ Emma Junck

Tuscaloosa SAFE Center to open after delays

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • October 22, 2018
Now, Tuscaloosa is making a greater effort to support sexual assault survivors with the opening of a nonprofit Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Center, set to open Nov. 1.

Students agree voting is ‘civic duty’

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • October 19, 2018
Despite ideological differences, students of both main political parties agree on the importance of voting.

Interview Day gives engineering students co-op opportunities

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • October 15, 2018
Co-Op Interview Day will be hosted by the Office of Cooperative Education under the Division of Student Life
CW/ Joe Will Field

Co-ops give engineering students ‘real-world application’

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • October 15, 2018
Neil Adams, assistant director of the Cooperative Education Program, said co-ops allow students to find a job before they even graduate.
Photo courtesy of Reckon Radio

‘Greek Gods’ hosts speak out about the Machine

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • October 4, 2018
A panel was held to discuss AL.com’s Reckon podcast, “Greek Gods,” which discusses the Machine at The University of Alabama and its ties to the SGA.

School of Social Work studies human trafficking

Rylie Curry, Staff Reporter • October 4, 2018
With a three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, The University of Alabama School of Social Work is conducting a study on human trafficking.
Photo courtesy of ua.edu/news

University unveils plans for Hewson building

Rylie Curry, Staff Writer • October 1, 2018
In recognition of a $15 million gift from alumni Marillyn and James Hewson, the Culverhouse College of Business will add a building named Hewson Hall.

Researchers use roundworms to study Parkinson’s

Rylie Curry, Staff Writer • September 28, 2018
Over 10 million people worldwide have Parkinson’s disease, an incurable disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement and causes the death of dopamine neurons over time.
CW/ Austin Bigoney

Alumna tops multiple business magazine lists

Rylie Curry, Staff Writer • September 27, 2018
Marillyn Hewson, graduate from the Culverhouse College of Business, is CEO of the Year and number one on Fortune’s Most Powerful Women list.

University offers support to students affected by Hurricane Florence

Rylie Curry, Staff Writer • September 24, 2018
As the East Coast attempts to recover from the damage and flooding caused by Hurricane Florence, UA students from North and South Carolina are also dealing with the impact of the storm.

Capstone Association of Black Journalists attends Doug Jones forum

Rylie Curry, Staff Writer • September 19, 2018
The Capstone Association of Black Journalists (CABJ) attended a forum on Saturday, Sept.15, where Sen. Doug Jones spoke about current political and social issues affecting Alabama and the nation currently.
CW/ Scarlet VanMeter

Coca-Cola signs 10-year contract with the University of Alabama

Rylie Curry, Staff Writer • September 18, 2018
For $2 million a year for ten years, Coca-Cola will be the exclusive beverage provider at the University.
CW/ Austin Bigoney

Sigma Kappa sorority joins UA Panhellenic

Rylie Curry, Staff Writer • September 13, 2018
Sigma Kappa is undergoing an extended recruitment process to create a new chapter at The University of Alabama. Sigma Kappa participated in the first round of open houses during formal recruitment but dropped out afterward to begin a re-establishment process, which includes intersessions, personal visits and additional events throughout September until their official bid day on Sept. 23.
CW/ Evan Pilat

Bad weather doesn’t dampen Get on Board Day

Rylie Curry, Contributing Writer • September 6, 2018
Despite the rainy weather, Get on Board Day proved to be a success as hundreds of students were able to speak to a variety of clubs and organizations.
Vending machines in Ferg output Coke after hug

Vending machines in Ferg output Coke after hug

Rylie Curry, Contributing Writer • September 3, 2018
In celebration of a new contract with Coca-Cola, a variety of tents and activities were set up around the Ferguson Student Center to provide free drinks and merchandise to students.
PR student fulfills internship grant

PR student fulfills internship grant

Rylie Curry, Contributing Writer • August 30, 2018
Every year, many students spend hours searching for the ideal summer internship in their chosen field, considering factors such as location, pay and the type of work they will be doing. For Anna Claire Toxey, a senior majoring in public relations, an unexpected recommendation made for a very beneficial summer.
Autherine Lucy Foster, a '125 Years of Women' honoree and one of the first Black students to attend the University of Alabama is flanked on the left by Roy Wilkins and on the right by Thurgood Marshall. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

‘125 Years of Women’ celebration continues

Rylie Curry, Contributing Writer • August 27, 2018
The year 2018 marks the 125th anniversary of women enrolling at the University of Alabama. Judy Bonner, Autherine Lucy Foster and Julia Tutwiler are three examples of impactful women who’ve come from this University.
Women welcomed to Greek life on Bid Day 2018

Women welcomed to Greek life on Bid Day 2018

Rylie Curry, Contributing Writer • August 20, 2018
On Sunday, almost 2,000 new sorority members began the traditional humid run from Bryant-Denny Stadium to their new Greek houses to be welcomed by their sisters, friends and family on Sunday afternoon.
UA Board of Trustees name UA professor as distinguished research professor

UA Board of Trustees name UA professor as distinguished research professor

Rylie Curry • April 27, 2018

Russell McCutcheon, the chair of the religious studies department, was recently named a Distinguished Research Professor by the UA Board of Trustees.  The recognition is one of the University’s most...

Women celebrate 125th year at the University

Women celebrate 125th year at the University

Rylie Curry • April 17, 2018

The University of Alabama was founded in 1831, but it was 62 years later in 1893 that the first women were allowed to enroll.  2018 marks the 125th anniversary of female enrollment at the University....

Capstone College of Nursing professor receives Burnum Award

Capstone College of Nursing professor receives Burnum Award

Rylie Curry • April 11, 2018

This year, Marietta Stanton has won the UA Burnum Distinguished Faculty Award for her excellence in teaching, research and scholarship throughout her career. The Burnum Award Committee, composed of previous...

Alabama Power donates three charging stations to campus

Alabama Power donates three charging stations to campus

Rylie Curry • April 3, 2018

After researching the problem with the UA Capstone Agency and talking to students, Alabama Power is donating three charging stations to North Lawn Hall, the Student Recreation Center and the Student Health...

Supe Store to hold spring sale for supplies, clothes

Rylie Curry • April 2, 2018

What: Supe Store Sidewalk Sale Who: The University Supply Store When: Monday, April 2 through Sunday, April 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Ferguson Center and Bryant Drive Supe Store Locations Why: The University...

AAUW aims to close Alabama's gender pay gap

AAUW aims to close Alabama’s gender pay gap

Rylie Curry • March 22, 2018

While women's history month is coming to a close, many women's issues do not get left behind in March.  Throughout the year, the Women and Gender Resource Center partners with the Career Center and the...

Nobel prize winner Vernon Smith to speak on campus

Nobel prize winner Vernon Smith to speak on campus

Rylie Curry • February 28, 2018

What: Nobel Prize Winning Economist Vernon Smith to Present at the University Who: Culverhouse College of Commerce When: Friday, March 2, 10-11 a.m. Where: Alston Hall Parlor Why: Economist Vernon Smith,...