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Year 2021


Professor Vance Featured on NPR’s All Things Considered

Professor Joyce Vance was a guest on NPR’s flagship news program All Things Considered where she shared her thoughts on a questionable Alabama death row case. Read the full article recap titled “New Eyes On Alabama Death Row Case After Integrity Review Raises Questions” here.  


Professor Vance Shares Opinion Piece on MSNBC.com

Professor Joyce Vance published her recent opinion piece on MSNBC.com titled “Biden’s first 11 federal judge nominees highlight a highly nuanced diversity.” While she is a former prosecutor, Professor Vance argues that the U.S. needs more public defenders on the bench. You can view the full article here.


Professor Fair Quoted by WVAU: In Memory of Dr. Pauli Murray

Professor Bryan Fair was quoted by WVAU in an article that highlights the memory of Dr. Pauli Murray who is one of the many Black heroes of the 20th century. You can view the full piece titled “Women’s History Month: Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray is an Unsung Icon” here.


March 2021

News University of Alabama Law Student Wins Fulbright Award  A Fulbright award is a prestigious accomplishment for any student. Each year more than 11,000 students apply and a mere 1,500 on average are granted this honor. This year, The University of Alabama was the only SEC university named a Top Producing Institution for Fulbright awards…


Professor Ray Contributes to the Yale Journal on Regulation’s Online Symposium

Professor Shalini Bhargava Ray contributed to the Yale Journal on Regulation’s Notice & Comment blog in coordination with the journal’s online symposium featuring the book “The President and Immigration Law” by immigration law scholars Adam Cox and Cristina Rodríguez. Professor Ray’s full piece titled “Supervision, Line-Drawing, and Faithful Execution” can be viewed here.  


Professor Carroll Quoted in The Washington Post

Professor Jenny Carroll was quoted in The Washington Post article “Sedition Charges for Capitol Rioters: Here’s How Historic That Would Be.” You can read the full piece here.


University of Alabama Law Student Wins Fulbright Award 

A Fulbright award is a prestigious accomplishment for any student. Each year more than 11,000 students apply and a mere 1,500 on average are granted this honor. This year, The University of Alabama was the only SEC university named a Top Producing Institution for Fulbright awards –an accomplishment UA has now achieved six years running. …