November 20, 2020 COVID-19 Dashboard update
November 20, 2020
For Immediate Release
UA System Releases Final COVID-19 Dashboard for Fall 2020 Semester — Reporting to Resume in January when Spring Semester Begins at UA, UAB, and UAH
The University of Alabama System reported minimal increases in positive COVID testing among students on the three campuses this week.
Governor Ivey commits $50 million to genomic medicine
November 19, 2020
Press Release
University of Alabama System Thanks Governor Kay Ivey — Governor’s $50 Million Commitment to Genomic Medicine/Data Sciences Center is an Investment in Every Alabama Citizen
“We deeply appreciate Governor Kay Ivey’s $50 million commitment to the Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building at UAB,” Chancellor Finis St. John said today in response to Governor Ivey’s announcement of a $50 million commitment to the project. “This transformational research facility will have a life-changing impact on the citizens of Alabama for generations to come while improving health care delivery around the world.”
November 13, 2020 COVID-19 Dashboard update
November 13, 2020
For Immediate Release
Increase in UA System COVID Cases Remains Moderate — University Officials Urge Caution as State and National Numbers Climb
Despite record-setting state and national trends, the University of Alabama System reported moderate changes in new COVID cases on the three campuses this week.
November 6, 2020 COVID-19 Dashboard update
November 6, 2020
For Immediate Release
UA System COVID Dashboard Reports Minimal Number of Positive Cases — 1,400+ Sentinel Tests Produce Only 9 Positive Results
The University of Alabama System’s comprehensive COVID-19 testing program, which was implemented in August, continues to provide a weekly snapshot of positive cases on the three System campuses (UA, UAB, UAH) and among clinical enterprise staff in the medical center, hospitals and clinics.
October 30, 2020 COVID-19 Dashboard update
October 30, 2020
For Immediate Release
UA System Continues to Minimize the Impact of COVID-19 by Adhering to Comprehensive Health and Safety Plan
The University of Alabama System COVID-19 dashboard reports key indicators that the extensive health and safety protocols on the three UA System campuses are effectively controlling the virus spread. The low numbers of positive cases among students, faculty and staff at UA, UAB and UAH were tallied for the week of October 22-29.
October 23, 2020 COVID-19 Dashboard update
October 23, 2020
For Immediate Release
UA System COVID Numbers Remain Low Despite National Surge
The University of Alabama System’s COVID-19 mitigation strategies are keeping new virus cases to a minimum on the three campuses despite the national surge that set U.S. records yesterday.
October 16, 2020 COVID-19 Dashboard update
October 16, 2020
For Immediate Release
UA System COVID Testing Results Remain Minimal Over the Last Seven Days — Robust Testing Program Continues Systemwide
The weekly University of Alabama System COVID dashboard published today reports 101 new student cases across the three UAS campuses. There are 33 students in isolation facilities, which have a Systemwide capacity of 705 beds. Total UA System enrollment is 70,400.
October 9, 2020 COVID-19 Dashboard update
October 9, 2020
For Immediate Release
UA System Campuses Continue to Report Minimal COVID Cases as Mitigation Efforts Succeed
The University of Alabama System COVID-19 dashboard has been updated today with new data that affirms the effectiveness of the UA System’s comprehensive Health and Safety plan.
October 2, 2020 COVID-19 Dashboard update
October 2, 2020
For Immediate Release
COVID Dashboard Shows Another Significant Decline in Positive Cases
Preventive health measures, careful enforcement of event restrictions and robust testing produced another significant decline in positive COVID-19 cases throughout The University of Alabama System for the week ending October 1.
September 25, 2020 COVID-19 Dashboard update
September 25, 2020
For Immediate Release
UA System COVID Cases Decline Sharply for Third Successive Week — Fewer than 50 New Positives at UA
Today’s University of Alabama System COVID-19 dashboard reports another sharp decrease in the number of positive cases.
September 18, 2020 COVID-19 Dashboard update
September 18, 2020
For Immediate Release
UA System COVID Cases Reach Record Low
The University of Alabama System COVID-19 dashboard released today reports a continued sharp decline in positive cases and a dramatic reduction in the occupancy rate of isolation/quarantine space on the three UA System campuses.
September 11, 2020 COVID-19 Dashboard update
September 11, 2020
For Immediate Release
The COVID-19 dashboard released today by the University of Alabama System shows a significant overall decrease in the number of positive cases among students at the University of Alabama.
September 4, 2020 COVID-19 Dashboard update
September 4, 2020
For Immediate Release
Today, the University of Alabama System updated the COVID dashboard summarizing results of student, faculty and staff testing at UA, UAB and UAH for August 28-September 3.
For Immediate Release
As university administrators consider their options in responding to the presence of COVID-19 outbreaks on campuses, consensus is building among experts that closing a university and sending students home may increase the public health risk.
UA System COVID-19 Dashboard launched
August 24, 2020
For Immediate Release
Today the University of Alabama System launched a COVID-19 dashboard that will be updated weekly with testing results for students, faculty, and staff on the three UA System campuses: The University of Alabama, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, and The University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Governor Ivey announces COVID-19 testing, safety programs developed by UAB and the ADPH to support higher ed statewide
June 29, 2020
“We are pleased to provide this new testing service to all public colleges and universities across our state. We appreciate the opportunity to work with Governor Ivey and her team to bring this project forward and help Alabama’s citizens during this unprecedented time.” — UA System Chancellor Finis St. John
Governor Kay Ivey announced two programs that will provide robust COVID-19 testing and symptom monitoring, as well as notification of exposure to COVID-19, initially to public institutions of higher education.
On-campus activities resume in Fall 2020
June 4, 2020
Based on the recommendations of the University of Alabama System Task Force, the Board of Trustees believes that the UA System can best fulfill its core mission of teaching, research, and service by resuming on-campus activities in the Fall 2020 semester.
A message from Dean Vickers: Confronting racism—the country's systemic, pre-existing condition
June 1, 2020
Written by Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D. Opens in a new window
Original post: UAB School of Medicine Opens in a new window
The news of the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have brought forth expressions of deep anguish, fear, sadness, and rage in communities across the nation.
Statement from UA System Chancellor Finis St. John
April 29, 2020
It is our duty at the University of Alabama System to maintain the academic, operational and financial integrity of our three campuses and the UAB Health System.
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