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Alabama’s anti-DEI law violates Constitution, UA professors and UAB students claim in lawsuit
The law, passed by the Republican-controlled Legislation, bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public universities.
University of Alabama students, professors join lawsuit over state's 'divisive concepts' law
A group of college students and professors filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against a state law barring public funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and restricting the teaching of so-called “divisive concepts” at public colleges and universities.
Alabama’s anti-DEI law violates Constitution, new lawsuit alleges
A group of professors and students filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against a relatively new law in Alabama that forbids public schools and universities in the state from funding diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Lawsuit by college professors and students challenges Alabama's anti-DEI law
University professors and students in Alabama filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a new state law that bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs at universities and put limits on how race and gender can be discussed in the college classroom.
ACLU files lawsuit over anti-DEI law in Alabama
A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday challenges what the ACLU calls a discriminatory censorship law in Alabama. The lawsuit was filed by a group of Alabama students and educators from the University of Alabama and UAB.
Archie Wade, first Black faculty member at University of Alabama, dies at 80
Archie Wade integrated the University of Alabama's faculty and helped Paul W. "Bear" recruit his first Black players.
University of Alabama president to step down
The president of the University of Alabama will step down this summer. Stuart Bell, who served as president for the last ...
AI tool can help counselors predict which college students are at risk of anxiety and depression disorders
Mental Health America predicts that nearly 60 million Americans suffered from a mental illness in 2024, and research from the ...
UA President Stuart R. Bell will leave legacy of growth at the Capstone
During Stuart Bell's decade as president, UA has increased enrollment, added or renovated dozens of new buildings and ...
UAB announces operational changes because of potential winter weather
With the potential for winter weather and a Winter Storm Warning issued for Jefferson County on Friday, Jan. 10, UAB has ...
New board members join Birmingham Water Works amid major infrastructure projects
The expanded Birmingham Water Works board is poised to tackle major infrastructure projects. Learn more about the plans in ...
Retiring University of Alabama President Stuart Bell earns praise from colleagues
Tuscaloosa's mayor, an Alabama congresswoman and University of Alabama colleagues said Stuart Bell will leave a legacy.
First Black faculty member at the University of Alabama dies
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ( WIAT) — The first Black faculty member at the University of Alabama died, the university announced Tuesday ...
Trailblazing Alabama professor who helped integrate UA football dies: ‘Profound loss’
“Dr. Archie Wade’s passing is a profound loss for The University of Alabama,” said UA president Stuart Bell in a news release ...