Tag: University of Alabama at Birmingham

'Politics of Black Hair': University of Alabama offers honors course on politics of hair

At the University of Alabama (UA), students can now earn honors credit studying the “racial politics of Black hair.” 

Federal investigation targets UAB for 'impermissible race-based scholarships and race-based segregation' after U.S. Department of Education mix-up

After initially erroneously reporting on a federal investigation into racially discriminatory practices at multiple universities, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights clarified that the University of Alabama at Birmingham is currently being investigated.

UAB announces logo change to 'unify' school, medicine, athletics departments

One of the largest employers and universities in the state has announced a brand change to help "unify" its branding and increase its recognition not only regionally but also globally.

Fitting the pieces of the offensive line puzzle at UAB

Sidney Wells started in all 27 games he’s been in a UAB uniform. He’s made all-conference teams and was on the Outland Trophy watch list. He’s been a leader both emotionally and physically since stepping on campus.