UA Announces Outstanding Graduate Student Awards for 2017

The University of Alabama Graduate School has announced the recipients of the 2017 Outstanding Graduate Student awards. The awards will be presented during UA Honors Week from Monday, April 3, to Friday, April 7.

UA Law School to Commemorate 45th Anniversary of First African-American Graduates

Professor Bryan Fair and civil rights attorney Fred Gray will have “A Conversation about Jim Crow Policy” at 9:45 a.m. March 31 at the symposium on Bending the Arc of History: African-Americans and The University of Alabama School of Law.

#BamaCreed Week Begins

#BamaCreed Week Begins

This week The University of Alabama will celebrate #BamaCreed Week, a week of events that will focus on the values expressed in the Capstone Creed: As a member of The University of Alabama community, I will pursue knowledge, act with fairness, integrity and respect; promote equity and inclusion; foster individual and civic responsibility; and strive

10 (Fun) Things to do Before the Semester Ends

10 (Fun) Things to do Before the Semester Ends

1. Take a Selfie at Marr’s Spring  The water source for the University in the old days, Marr’s Spring has been restored to its original beauty and is a favorite spot for studying, relaxing and enjoying nature. If you want a picture of yourself at all the important UA landmarks, you can’t miss Marr’s Spring on Marr’s Spring Rd.      

UA Honors Week 2017 Features Tapping on the Mound

UA Honors Week 2017 Features Tapping on the Mound

The University of Alabama will recognize the achievement of outstanding students and faculty during Honors Week, April 3-7, culminating in the Tapping on the Mound ceremony on Honors Day.

UA Students to Participate in Global News Relay

UA Students to Participate in Global News Relay

University of Alabama students from the department of journalism and creative media are teaming with 15 universities around the world for the fourth-annual Global News Relay.

Train Safety Reminder

On Friday, a video made the rounds on social media showing what appears to be students climbing over connections between rail cars and across rail cars. The train had stopped, blocking the intersection. Climbing between or over rail cars is extremely dangerous. There is not a warning when the train starts. If the train starts

Teams Vie for $50k in Business Plan Competition at UA

Teams Vie for $50k in Business Plan Competition at UA

The annual Edward K. Aldag Jr. Business Plan Competition at The University of Alabama will award $50,000 to one of 40 teams that will compete Thursday, March 30, at the Bryant Conference Center.

UA Museums’ Collections Spotlight: Civil War Maps

UA Museums’ Collections Spotlight: Civil War Maps

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

Living History Festival Connects People to UA’s Past

Living History Festival Connects People to UA’s Past

The West Alabama community is invited to connect with people from history who played a role in making Tuscaloosa what it is today during The University of Alabama’s annual Living History Festival Saturday, March 25.