Campus & Community

Holiday Blues: Coping with Depression

Holiday Blues: Coping with Depression

The holidays come laden with expectations. When those expectations aren’t met, the holiday blues – better known as depression – often sets in.

Christmas Wreaths Brings Generations Together

Christmas Wreaths Brings Generations Together

Capstone Village opened its first art gallery Dec. 11 with Christmas wreaths decorated by at least 15 University of Alabama fraternities and sororities.

Gospel Singer, Journalist Highlight Realizing the Dream Events

Gospel Singer, Journalist Highlight Realizing the Dream Events

Pastor Marvin Sapp, award-winning Gospel singer and songwriter, is the featured performer for the 2019 Realizing the Dream Concert Jan. 20. Journalist and author Byron Pitts will be the Legacy Awards Banquet speaker.

Educational, Communal Gaming Recommendations for the Holidays

Educational, Communal Gaming Recommendations for the Holidays

Christmas break provides a unique opportunity to weave educational gaming into gift-giving and family bonding, said Dr. Andre Denham, assistant professor of educational technology at The University of Alabama.

Fall 2018 Graduation Candidates Announced at UA

Fall 2018 Graduation Candidates Announced at UA

The University of Alabama will award some 2,233 degrees during fall commencement Dec. 15.

UA In the News — Dec. 13

UA In the News — Dec. 13

Commentary on politics in Ghana — “The Nutcracker” — MFA in dance — and more.

Grant to Fund UA Study of Dementia Caregiver Support App

Grant to Fund UA Study of Dementia Caregiver Support App

The national Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has funded a joint project between The University of Alabama and Florida International University to test the efficacy of a web and mobile application designed for dementia caregivers.

UA to Hold 2018 Fall Commencement Exercises Dec. 15

UA to Hold 2018 Fall Commencement Exercises Dec. 15

The University of Alabama will hold its fall commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

UA Student Organizations Donate to SAFE Center, R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Fund

UA Student Organizations Donate to SAFE Center, R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Fund

The University of Alabama’s Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association each recently donated $25,000 to the Tuscaloosa SAFE Center and UA’s R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Fund.

‘Hilaritas’ Returns with Musical Holiday Cheer

‘Hilaritas’ Returns with Musical Holiday Cheer

The University of Alabama School of Music’s annual “Hilaritas” performance returns featuring The University of Alabama Jazz Ensemble, the UA Studio Orchestra and the UA University Singers.