Steinberg quote

“They (certain birds) don’t participate in this behavior during the breeding season because their energy is geared towards producing and raising young birds. It probably happens in the winter because there is power in numbers in terms of avoiding predators. The crazy swirling effort by thousands at dusk is likely a way to confuse any nearby

UA In the News — Feb. 11-13

Dance Marathon for a good cause — Teddy bears to fifth-graders — Dean’s List — and more.

UA In the News — Feb. 10

A portrait of Andrew Jackson — Swirling blackbirds — Why the elderly need more shots — and more.

UA In the News — Feb. 9

Career fairs — Viewing a penumbral eclipse — Food trucks — and more.

Community Members Celebrate Chinese New Year at UA

A Chinese New Year party to celebrate the Year of the Rooster at the UA Ferguson Center on January 29 drew more than 400 attendees from Chinese and local families and University faculty and staff.

UA In the News — Feb. 8

Series of African American History Month events at UA Law School — Vanishing active galactic nuclei — Alabama Wind Ensemble works with students — and more.

Robinson quote

“I entered the gallery for a sneak peak, right after the installation of the show was complete. I was so moved, primarily because I think I forgot how beautiful and impressive they are, and also because when put together in a show and in conversation with one another around questions of freedom, these pieces take

UA In the News — Feb. 7

Bowls from the ceramics program — Constitutional questions — Eco-friendly muscle cars — and more.

UA In the News — Feb. 4-6

Spaced-themed family event at museum — Summit for students of color — National Wear Red Day — and more.

New Merit System Helps UA Students List Achievements

New Merit System Helps UA Students List Achievements

University of Alabama students this semester will have a new tool to display their achievements to the world – Merit pages.