Culture & Community

Expert to Give ‘Apocalypse Illuminated’ Lecture

Expert to Give ‘Apocalypse Illuminated’ Lecture

Dr. Richard K. Emmerson, dean emeritus of the school of liberal arts at Manhattan College, will provide artistic insight into the imagery of the book of the Apocalypse, also known as the Biblical book of Revelation, during a public lecture, “Apocalypse Illuminated,” at UA.

UA’s RISE Center Hosts BUY for RISE Fundraiser

UA’s RISE Center Hosts BUY for RISE Fundraiser

The University of Alabama’s RISE Center will host its annual Buy for RISE fundraiser Sept. 14-15.

UA to Host State College Fair for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

UA to Host State College Fair for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Post-secondary education opportunities are growing for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and a new summit at The University of Alabama aims to increase awareness of the programs across the state of Alabama.

Thank a Female Trailblazer through a Legacy Letter

Thank a Female Trailblazer through a Legacy Letter

Students will have the unique opportunity to pen notes to female trailblazers at Legacy Letters on the Quad Sept. 19 from noon to 2 p.m.

Registration Open for Culverhouse LIFT Job Skills Training Program

Registration Open for Culverhouse LIFT Job Skills Training Program

Free job skills and financial literacy training sessions will soon be available to West Alabama adults, including veterans, and teens through The University of Alabama’s business college.

‘All of Us’ Research Program at UA Enrolling Participants

‘All of Us’ Research Program at UA Enrolling Participants

Participating sites in the national All of Us Research Program, including The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences, have received another round of funding for work on the landmark effort to advance individualized care, prevention and treatment for people of all backgrounds.

Community Affairs’ Advisory Board to Host Gala at Harbert Center

Community Affairs’ Advisory Board to Host Gala at Harbert Center

The University of Alabama Division of Community Affairs’ board of advisors will host a “Coming Back, Giving Back” gala Monday, Sept. 10, at the Harbert Center, 2019 Fourth Ave. N., in downtown Birmingham.

UA Launches Child Intervention Pilot for Traumatized Youth

UA Launches Child Intervention Pilot for Traumatized Youth

UA researchers are working with social service providers to implement an intervention intended to help manage problem behaviors in children who’ve experienced trauma.

UA Students Strive to Improve Community Through Service Projects

UA Students Strive to Improve Community Through Service Projects

Before classes start, University of Alabama students strive to improve their community through such programs as Outdoor Action for the Honors College and the Ripple Effect day of service. Projects often include work at local schools, rivers and parks.

Columnist George F. Will to Deliver Keynote for Blackburn Symposium

Columnist George F. Will to Deliver Keynote for Blackburn Symposium

Syndicated columnist George F. Will will deliver ​the ​Gloria ​and ​John ​L. ​Blackburn ​Academic ​Symposium keynote speech at the ​Gloria ​and ​John ​L. ​Blackburn ​Academic ​Symposium ​at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, in ​the ​Ferguson ​Student ​Center ​Ballroom on The University of Alabama campus.