Category: Desktop News

Articles featured in Desktop News, a monthly e-newsletter of the College of Arts and Sciences


Gun Present: Inside a Southern District Attorney’s Battle Against Gun Violence

Desktop News | March 2024 An extraordinary partnership between academic researchers and criminal justice professionals has provided an unprecedented perspective on the challenges of prosecuting gun-related cases. University of Alabama Professor Susan Dewey along with her esteemed coauthors Brittany VandeBerg and Hays Webb, is preparing to launch the groundbreaking book, Gun Present: Inside a Southern District Attorney’s Battle Against Gun Violence. The book introduces readers to a fresh perspective on the pervasive problem of crimes committed with guns. It delves […]

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The College of Arts and Sciences Announces Dawn and Cody Brown White House Historical Association Endowed Support Fund

Desktop News | February 2024 TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama’s College of Arts and Sciences proudly announces the establishment of The Dawn and Cody Brown White House Historical Association Endowed Support Fund for the Department of History. This endowment aims to provide crucial support for the White House Historical Association fellow each summer, ensuring that aspiring scholars receive financial assistance for living expenses while completing their internships. The endowment has been established by Dawn Wiley, PhD student in […]

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Morgan Holder’s Journey from ASSURE Grant to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Desktop News | January 2024 Morgan Holder, a dual major in dance and English with a minor in the Blount Scholars Program, emerged as a standout recipient of the 2022 ASSURE grant. This financial support became the launchpad for her journey to the esteemed Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where she showcased her original piece, “Unstuck With You.” “Unstuck With You” gracefully transcends conventional dance boundaries, delving into the intricate relationship between space and human connection. Holder’s choreographic exploration, inspired by the […]

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Victoria Niton’s Path from Capitol Insights to Guatemalan Adventures 

Desktop News | November 2023 Victoria Niton, a College of Arts and Sciences student, recently embarked on a journey that transitioned her from the heart of American politics to the culturally rich streets of Antigua, Guatemala. Her experiences have not only proven transformative but have also illuminated a path forward in her academic and career pursuits.  Niton’s journey began with the educational groundwork, preparing her for the unique opportunities that awaited her in Washington, D.C. The “do’s and don’ts” of […]

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Inaugural John S. Steiner Lecture: Demystifying Sharks with Dr. David Shiffman

Desktop News | October 2023 The John S. Steiner Endowed Lecture Series in Museums had its inaugural lecture on September 16, 2023, to promote the education of students in disciplines emphasized by The University of Alabama Museums such as anthropology, archaeology, biology, geology, paleontology and history. The lectures aim to target a broad audience and will include speakers who are known for being able to discuss science or historical/cultural research with non-academic audiences and engage them in discussions about cutting-edge […]

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2023 Marilyn Williams Elmore and John Durr Elmore Endowed Professorship Recipients 

Desktop News | November 2023 At the College of Arts and Sciences, our dedicated faculty leave a unique mark on the University through their commitment to students, research and community service. The Marilyn Williams Elmore and John Durr Elmore Endowed Professorship highlights some of the College’s most dedicated scholars, whose innovative, forward-thinking research and relentless support of students have distinguished them as invaluable members of our community.    The three recipients of the 2023 Marilyn Williams Elmore and John Durr Elmore […]

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Power of Professional Development in the D.C. Professional Preparation Program 

Desktop News | October 2023 Joely Goss’s journey is a testament to the life-changing experience of the Washington D.C. Professional Preparation Program, particularly its pivotal component: professional development. Her story demonstrates how the program’s strong focus on refining professional skills propelled her toward a thriving career.  During this summer, Goss embarked on a remarkable internship at the CKH Group, a prominent global consulting firm headquartered in Atlanta, GA. While CKH Group primarily specializes in accounting and tax services, it was […]

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UA’s CRES Program Propels Noah Oladele to NYC Success 

Desktop News | October 2023 In August 2021, Noah Oladele embarked on a journey from Nigeria to the United States, where he pursued a master’s degree in composition, rhetoric and English studies (CRES) within the department of English at The University of Alabama.   On the memorable day of May 5th, 2023, Oladele eagerly joined his fellow graduates, awaiting the moment when his name would be called, marking the culmination of his two-year academic adventure at the University. With his certificate […]

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Searching for Home Waters: A Brook Trout Pilgrimage

Desktop News | October 2023 Dr. Michael Steinberg, professor of New College and geography, has published a new book, Searching for Home Waters: A Brook Trout Pilgrimage.  Steinberg embarked on a remarkable journey that takes readers on a pilgrimage through the landscapes of North America, from Georgia to Labrador, a region in Canada. These are the same territories that brook trout call home, and as Steinberg traverses this path year after year, it becomes a symbolic pilgrimage, a reflection of […]

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