UA In the News — May 10

Exploring the coal industry in Alabama — Wedding cheers — and Senior Appreciation Day.

UA In the News — May 9

Racing team heads to national competition — Is a gas tax increase a good idea? — The outlook for coal — and more.

Move over, Excalibur

Move over, Excalibur

Four engineering students completed a year-long project in which they replicated an 18th century British Hanger rapier.

75-Year-Old Graduates from The University of Alabama

UA In the News — May 6-8

UA graduation — The thrill of graduating when you’re 75 — Beaches beckon tourists — and more.

Glory Maples Added to Campus Forest

Glory Maples Added to Campus Forest

An oak tree on the lawn of the President’s Mansion recently came to the end of its life cycle. Replacing it are two newly planted October Glory Maples, so named for the spectacular orange and red of its fall foliage. The addition of these trees is part of The University of Alabama’s commitment to maintaining an urban forest that

UA Museums’ Collections Spotlight: Freshwater Mussels

UA Museums’ Collections Spotlight: Freshwater Mussels

The Museums’ Collections Spotlight is a weekly feature that highlights an item from The University of Alabama Museums’ Collections.

From GED to EdD: Mendez Navigates Long Road

From GED to EdD: Mendez Navigates Long Road

Life came fast at Larry Mendez. He dropped out of high school in Tyler, Texas at age 16, the same age as his mother when she gave birth to him.

University Boulevard Intersection Closes Temporarily

The intersection of University Boulevard and Fifth Avenue/Hilliard Drive will close temporarily Monday, May 8, through Saturday, May 27, during the next phase of an ongoing paving project. A new connector road between BBVA/Compass Bank and the Capstone College of Nursing will be opened prior to the intersection’s closing. UAPD will be on site Monday

UA In the News — May 4

Biking on an African mountain — Commencement is almost here — A look at immigration — and more.