Immigrant Rights Advocate, Author is Realizing the Dream Lecturer

Immigrant Rights Advocate, Author is Realizing the Dream Lecturer

Julissa Arce came to the United States from Mexico at age 11 and was undocumented for almost 15 years before becoming a U.S. citizen in August 2014. During that time, she built a successful career on Wall Street, and now serves as an advocate for immigrant rights and education.

UA In the News — March 21

UA In the News — March 21

Easter egg hunt — Talk about “A Wrinkle in Time” — Open mic night — and more.

UA Grows Number of Doctoral Programs with Ph.D. in Human Nutrition

UA Grows Number of Doctoral Programs with Ph.D. in Human Nutrition

The University of Alabama’s College of Human Environmental Sciences will expand its menu of graduate programs in the fall with a new doctoral program in human nutrition.

UA In the News — March 20

UA In the News — March 20

Free tax help — Dance Alabama! — Key business speaker — and more.

Easter Egg Hunt at President’s Mansion Set for March 25

Easter Egg Hunt at President’s Mansion Set for March 25

The Alabama Panhellenic Association will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt for the Tuscaloosa community on the front lawn of the President’s Mansion Sunday, March 25.

UA Suspends Normal Operations Tonight Due to Threatening Weather

The University of Alabama will suspend normal operations from 6:30 p.m. until midnight due to the threat of severe weather. Classes and campus activities scheduled during this time are canceled. Campus libraries will close at 6:30 p.m. and reopen tomorrow at 7:30 a.m., except for Rodgers Library for Science and Engineering which will reopen at midnight tonight.

UA In the News — March 10-19

UA In the News — March 10-19

Muscle hybrid car puts the rubber to the road — UA students perform in New York — Jumping fish adds distance with age — and more.

Six Easy Tips on Getting Back in the Groove After Spring Break

Six Easy Tips on Getting Back in the Groove After Spring Break

Whether you just got back from the sunny beach or the frigid mountains, returning to classes from spring break is never an easy transition.

Celebrating UA Women: Honors College Student Takes Research Abroad

Celebrating UA Women: Honors College Student Takes Research Abroad

Alex Huechteman arrived at The University of Alabama with an idea of what she wanted to study, but the Honors College student soon discovered a path that would take her to Nicaragua to study a segment of rural population for the first time. 

Beyond Bama: Alternative Break Trips that Make an Impact

Beyond Bama: Alternative Break Trips that Make an Impact

Beyond Bama is a student service and leadership organization on campus that organizes trips for UA students during the fall, winter and spring breaks.