Thornton Dial's Scratching for Life, 1998 (paint and gravel on wood, 48 x 48 inches), photographed by Edward Badham.

Native Alabama Artists Featured at UA Gallery

The University of Alabama Gallery will feature pieces from Doug McCraw’s collection of art March 2 to April 30 in the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center in downtown Tuscaloosa.

Nobel Prize Winner in Economics Visits Campus

Nobel Prize Winner in Economics Visits Campus

On March 2, Dr. Vernon Smith will give a public talk about how commonly held and false beliefs about economic behavior and the market have changed over time.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Studying battles between bacteria, viruses to devise future treatment strategies – UA a leader in producing Fulbrights – Dr.-Seuss themed reading shared with schools – UA sweeps advertising awards — Black History Month celebration concludes – Expert commentary available on proposed budget’s impact on party identity, potential impact of proposed food stamp changes – Nazi-rise backdrop of play – Nobel-Prize winner to present – Lawyers’ roles in government – Artists featured in downtown gallery

UA “In the News” — Feb. 24-26

UA “In the News” — Feb. 24-26

Women and the Winter Olympics — Volunteers help out at Hurricane Creek — Startup Weekend — and more.

UA Sweeps Advertising Awards

UA Sweeps Advertising Awards

The University of Alabama swept the American Advertising Federation awards competition in Tuscaloosa last week winning 13 awards, including three Best of Show awards, eight out of nine Gold awards presented and two Silver awards.

A celebratory banner highlighting faculty, staff and retiree accomplishments.

Accolades for Feb. 26, 2018

Alfred L. Brophy, Law School, has published “Black Power in a Prison Library,” 61 Howard Law Journal 1-34 (2017). Dr. Kristi Crowe-White, human nutrition, was named the Samford University School of Public Health 2017 Alumni of the Year for contributions to the field of nutrition and dietetics. Richard Delgado, Law School, has published “Alternative Dispute Resolution:

“A Bright Room Called Day” Opens Feb. 26 in Allen Bales Theatre

“A Bright Room Called Day” Opens Feb. 26 in Allen Bales Theatre

UA Theatre and Dance presents “A Bright Room Called Day” Feb. 26-March 3 in the Allen-Bales Theatre on Stadium Drive.

International Prom Shows Off Global Fashions

International Prom Shows Off Global Fashions

The South Asian Society here at The University of Alabama wanted to created a prom night to remember for our international students, but with a twist: to dress in attire from their home countries.

Focus, Determination, Speed: Cook Working Toward PhD, Championship

Focus, Determination, Speed: Cook Working Toward PhD, Championship

The University of Alabama Adapted Athletics program got James Cook to campus, and UA’s College of Engineering closed the deal.