State Engineering Hall of Fame Inducts 2017 Class

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inducted five individuals and honored a corporation during a recent ceremony at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa. The following five individuals join the 173 inducted into the Hall of Fame over the past 29 years: Brian D. Barr of Birmingham; Bill L. Harbert, formerly of Birmingham;

Alumnus brings "Publicly Identified" exhibit to UA.

Exhibit, Lecture on Queer History Coming to UA Gallery

A historical exhibition of Charlotte, North Carolina’s queer history is coming to The University of Alabama Gallery Tuesday, March 7, and it will be displayed until Friday, April 14.

UA In the News — Feb. 17-20

Mardi Gras in America — Tennessee Williams play, dance pieces take the stage — Putting oysters back in Chesapeake Bay — and more.

Diversity Mapping Project Update

With the direction of President Stuart R. Bell and Provost Kevin Whitaker and the support of the Strategic Planning Council’s Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion, UA has partnered with an outside firm to conduct a diversity mapping project. Begun in 2016, the project is nearing completion, and is expected to help further shape UA’s Strategic Diversity

UA Adapted Athletics Set to Host Collegiate Classic

UA Adapted Athletics Set to Host Collegiate Classic

The University of Alabama’s wheelchair basketball teams will close the 2016-17 regular season with the annual Collegiate Classic, Friday and Saturday at UA.

UA Professor: Political Identity More Complex than Traditional Labels

A person’s political identity – for instance “strong conservative” or “moderate liberal” – means something different from place to place, according to a psychology researcher at The University of Alabama.

UA Museums’ Collections Spotlight: William Gorgas’ American League Annual Pass

UA Museums’ Collections Spotlight: William Gorgas’ American League Annual Pass

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

UA’s Tri Delta Donation Helps Establish Fund for Students in Need

A new fund for University of Alabama students facing need was recently established through the donation of a UA sorority chapter.

UA Offers Demo Day for The Edge Business Incubator

The Edge incubator, in partnership with the Alabama Entrepreneurship Institute at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce, will host the first Demo Day Friday, Feb. 24, at the Bryant Conference Center.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA breaks ground on adapted athletics facility – Tri Delta helps establish fund for needy students – Political identities more complex than labels, research shows – African American History Month events continue – Ocean floor reveals climate clues – Criminal justice professor offers commentary on opioid-related proposals – Alabama Repertory Dance – Adapted Athletics to host six teams – Fashion show promotes positive body image – Lullaby concert promotes family-friendly fun – Science ‘lightning’ talks continue