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06/14/2026

🔦 Graduate Ambassador Spotlight: Meet Mahsa Asgari!

🏠 Hometown: Iran

📘 Program: Management, PhD

📚 Research Interests: Mahsas research interests focus on strategic leadership and gender diversity with a particular emphasis on how female executives and top management teams influence firm outcomes under varying organizational and environmental conditions.

🐘 Campus Involvement: Graduate Ambassador, ISAUA Treasurer (2025-2026)

➡️ Future Plans: Mahsa plans to pursue an academic career in research and teaching.

❓Why UA Graduate School? “UA Graduate School provides a supportive research environment and strong faculty mentorship that helps me grow both as a scholar and an educator.”

06/12/2026

From the classroom to the College World Series— congratulations to our current graduate student and recent alumni representing Alabama Baseball in Omaha, Nebraska!

🏟️ Evan Steckmesser, Sport Management MS

And congratulations to recent May 2026 graduates:
🎓 Brennan Holt, Sport Management MS
🎓 Bobby Alcock, Sport Management MS
🎓 Bryce Fowler, Sport Management MS
🎓 Hagan Banks, Sport Management MS

The College World Series will kick off on Friday, June 12, at 2 p.m. ET in Omaha, Nebraska. Alabama is making its first College World Series appearance since 1999 and just the sixth in program history. The Tide will face Oklahoma on Saturday, June 13, at 3 p.m. ET.

We are proud to see these graduate students representing The University of Alabama on one of college baseball's biggest stages. Good luck in Omaha, and Roll Tide! ❤️

06/09/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. André Denham on his appointment as The University of Alabama’s next associate provost and dean of the Graduate School!

Having served as the Graduate School's Associate Dean for Academic Affairs since 2021, Dr. Denham has led campus-wide efforts to develop new graduate programs, support accreditation, and enhance student and professional development opportunities.

Read more about Dr. Denham’s appointment and plans for the future at: https://buff.ly/RrzZbFm

06/08/2026

The University of Alabama has earned its first-ever global ranking in Water Resources from U.S. News & World Report—coming in at No. 100 globally. While that number reflects our growing international presence, the real impact is even stronger at home: No. 13 in the United States and No. 1 in the Southeast!💧

This recognition highlights UA’s rapid rise as a leader in water science, forecasting, security, and management —driven by strong federal partnerships, expanding research capacity, and faculty working to solve urgent real-world challenges.

“The University has seen an incredible rise in its national reputation, fueled by its rapid research growth and commitment to solving real-world challenges,” said Dr. Bryan W. Boudouris, vice president for research.

To learn more about UA’s growing impact in water research, visit: https://buff.ly/LVUvJVw

06/05/2026

🔦 Graduate Ambassador Spotlight: Meet Solomon Sesesie Ajasa

🏠 Hometown: Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria

📘 Program: Civil Engineering, Ph.D. (Disciplinary Group: Construction Engineering and Management)

🎓 Past Education:
National Diploma in Civil Engineering, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria
Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering, Yaba College of Technology, Nigeria
Master's of Science in Civil Engineering, The University of Alabama, USA

📚 Research Interests:
Construction Safety and Health, Post-Disaster Reconstruction, Geospatial and Statistical Analysis, Workforce Development, Machine Learning, and Emerging Technologies.

🐘 Campus Involvement:
President, The University of Alabama Student Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors,
Ambassador and Influencer, The University of Alabama Graduate School,
Past President, Graduate Student Association (2024-2025),
Member, International Education Committee (2023 - 2025),
Past Leader, International Peer Advisory Council (2023 - 2025).

➡️ Future Plans: Solomon plans to advance the construction safety and health domain by developing data-driven, advanced technological solutions that protect workers in high-risk environments. He seeks to translate research into practice through policy strategies that strengthen workforce development across the United States.

❓Why UA Graduate School? “UA Graduate School has been an enabling environment that reflects the Goldfish Theory, creating room for meaningful growth. As an international student, I found a welcoming and collaborative community where I could pursue research with immediate societal impact. Through exceptional faculty mentorship and robust opportunities for service and leadership, UA has empowered me to grow both professionally and personally throughout my PhD journey.”

06/03/2026

✨ Join us in cheering on two of our graduate students as they compete for the title of Miss Alabama this week!

👑Beyond pursuing their MBAs, Hannah Adams and Kaitlin Glawson are making a difference in their communities.

As they compete in Miss Alabama this week, Hannah is advocating for pediatric cancer awareness through Hannah's Hope – Finding a Cure for Pediatric Cancer, while Kaitlin champions food security through the Full Plates Project – Ending Hunger One Meal at a Time.

We are proud to see these graduate students showcasing leadership, service, and talent as they compete alongside fellow University of Alabama students. Best of luck, Hannah and Kaitlin! 🐘❤️

To learn more, visit: https://buff.ly/hDXM5Z8

06/01/2026

First-Gen & Fearless ✨

From Colorado to the Capstone, Ciara Andrew found opportunity, community and a path she never imagined through the Accelerated Master’s Program at The University of Alabama.

While earning her bachelor’s degree in operations management, Ciara also began working toward her master’s — saving both time and money through AMP. Along the way, she’s represented Culverhouse as a first-generation student leader, served as a resident advisor and gained hands-on experience through an internship with McKesson Corporation.

“With AMP, I have the opportunity to accomplish something I never thought possible.”

Read more about Ciara’s journey here: https://buff.ly/LEQQwOF

05/29/2026

May is National Inventors Month 💡—a time to celebrate the ideas and breakthroughs shaping the future.

At the University of Alabama, innovation is happening every day in labs across campus, where faculty and students work side by side to turn research into real-world impact. From new discoveries to emerging technologies, UA’s culture of collaboration is driving meaningful invention forward.

That momentum is reflected in UA’s growing patent activity and nationally recognized faculty inventors, including leaders in engineering and robotics pushing solutions from concept to commercialization.

One standout example is Dr. Vishesh Vikas and the Agile Robotics Lab, where research in soft robotics and bio-inspired systems has led to patented technologies like the “Second Spine” exosuit—now moving toward real-world application.

To learn more visit: https://buff.ly/NMaFrh7

05/26/2026

Big congratulations to UA graduate students Zach Feller and Aidan Gesch on earning National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program awards — one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for STEM researchers. 👏🔬

The NSF GRFP supports outstanding students pursuing research-based graduate degrees and recognizes future leaders in science and innovation.

🔗 To learn more, visit: https://buff.ly/75IwEiZ

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the courageous service members who gave their lives for our country. As we remember their sacrifice, we reflect with gratitude on the freedoms we enjoy because of their bravery and selflessness. 🇺🇸 🤍

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Tuesday	8am - 4:45pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:45pm
Thursday	8am - 4:45pm
Friday	8am - 4:45pm

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