UA News Center’s Top 10 Stories of 2020
From COVID-19 updates to innovative research, key hires, historical gifts and more — these stories got the most clicks in 2020.
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This week at The University of Alabama: UA receives grant to study the importance of social and emotional learning in children; UA astronomy professor can comment on a rare cosmic event; and a UA law professor has insight on gig workers.
UA Receives Grant to Study Social, Emotional Learning in Children
The $5 million federal grant funds a study on the importance of social and emotional learning in elementary school students’ success.
Fall 2020 Graduates Announced at UA
The University of Alabama will award some 2,398 degrees during fall commencement Dec. 12.
Reentry Testing Required for On-Campus Residents
Testing must be done within seven days of arrival, no later than Jan. 19, 2021.
A Life of Adventure and a Heart For Service
Leigh Mayberry has lived a life full of adventure. She’ll check another item off her bucket list when she graduates from UA.
UA Athletics Teams Shine in NCAA Graduation Success Rate Figures
A total of seven Crimson Tide teams sported a perfect 100, while six more ranged between 91 and 95.
SGA Partners With Libraries to Extend Library Hours During Finals
Gorgas and Rodgers will be open until midnight next week so students can study late for final exams thanks to SGA volunteers.
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This week at The University of Alabama: UA to hold fall commencement; UA student receives prestigious Marshall Scholarship; UA School of Music’s “Hilaritas” to be broadcast on UA Info Radio.
Sounds of ‘Hilaritas’ Can Still Be Heard This Year
The UA School of Music’s annual “Hilaritas” concert can be heard on UA Info Radio throughout December.