Faculty Feature: Michelle Cheshire, EdD, RN
UAO Program: RN to BSN, RN to BSN/MSN Role: Program Coordinator Education: BS in Nursing from Auburn, MS in Nursing from UAB and EdD in Instructional Leadership (Nurse Education) from The University of Alabama Fun Fact: Michelle has been married to her college sweetheart for 29 years. The RN to BSN and RN to BSN/MSN...
Student Spotlight: Morgan Stidham
Name: Morgan Stidham Undergrad Education: BS in Community Medical Dietetics from Viterbo University in Wisconsin Current UA Online Program: MS in Human Nutrition City: Hazard, Kentucky Job: Clinical Dietitian for Appalachian Regional Healthcare Fun Fact: I’m a self-proclaimed “old lady at heart” who enjoys jigsaw puzzles, cats and vintage Pyrex. Morgan Stidham was recently named...
Faculty Feature: Dr. Miguel Mantero
UAO Program: MA in Secondary Education (English for Speakers of Other Languages P-12 Certification) Role: Professor of Educational Linguistics and coordinator of the ESOL program Education: BA in Anthropology and MA in Foreign Language Education from University of Georgia; PhD in Multilingual and Multicultural Education from Florida State University Fun Fact: Dr. Mantero has an...
Alumni Special: Heather Dill
Job Title: Director of Sales and Marketing at Embassy Suites Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama UA Online Program: MS in Hospitality Management Graduation Year: 2018 Fun Fact: Heather is a karaoke queen! Heather Dill graduated from The University of Alabama’s College of Human Environmental Sciences in 2005 through the Hospitality Management program and began a successful career...
Faculty Feature: Dr. Andre Denham
UAO Program: MA in Instructional Technology Role: Associate Professor for Instructional Technology and point of contact for the online master’s program Education: BA in Math from Oakwood University; MA in Curriculum and Instruction from La Sierra University; PhD in Educational Technology from Arizona State University Fun Fact: Dr. Denham and his wife recently welcomed a...
Alumni Special: John Bierchen
A few years ago, John Bierchen was coaching youth hockey, playing junior hockey and interning with the Tampa Bay Lightning. With his career underway and with no time to pursue college through traditional, on-campus avenues, he earned his bachelor’s degree through UA Online. We checked in with him recently to see how he’s doing since...
Student Spotlight: Meagan Bennett
Job Title: Marketing and Communications Manager for the Office of Information Technology at The University of Alabama Location: Hoover, Alabama Current UA Online Program: MA in Communication Studies with a Specialization in Organizational Leadership Undergrad: BA in Public Relations, Minor in Communication Studies The University of Alabama, 2013 Fun Fact: “I wish I was Ina...
Interview an Expert
Details about UA’s online MA in Journalism from Dr. Wilson Lowrey As new technology constantly redrafts today’s media landscape, a master’s in Journalism from The University of Alabama can equip aspiring professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in a number of career paths. With online coursework through UA Online, this...
Navigating the Financial Aid Process
You’ve decided to pursue a degree by distance through The University of Alabama – congratulations! The application process, which often includes completing an application for financial aid, can be stressful. Here are answers to some common questions about financial aid that might help make the process go more smoothly. What’s the cost of earning my...
Celebrating December Graduates
Commencement is always a special time for graduates and their families as they celebrate the culmination of all their hard work. The determination required to earn a degree from The University of Alabama deserves recognition along with a sense of pride in personal achievement. Graduation is a time to celebrate this success and look forward...