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School of Music Premieres New Official Hymn at Annual Convocation

The UA School of Music will premiere its official hymn at its annual Opening Convocation at the Frank Moody Music Building Friday, Aug. 20.

A Message from the President – August 18, 2021

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, It is exciting to have everyone back on campus for what I know will be a remarkable, productive and life-changing Alabama experience. With classes beginning today, activities are in full swing, and campus is once again full of anticipation and energy. Please take advantage of the many wonderful opportunities available

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Faculty and Staff Accolades for Aug. 18, 2021

See this month’s faculty and staff awards and publications along with the first Campus Career Influencers.

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This week at The University of Alabama: hundreds of students participate in Ripple Effect, Weeks of Welcome events kick-off, and classes begin.

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UMC Opens Carrollton Location

University Medical Center recently opened a location in Carrollton, Alabama, to provide primary health care services to the rural Pickens County community.

A shot of a vaccination for COVID-19 is drawn from a vial.

UA Leading Effort to Increase Vaccinations in Rural Alabama

In a partnership with community organizations, The University of Alabama is spearheading a project to get 70% of eligible people in the state’s Black Belt vaccinated against COVID-19 over the next year.

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Lesley Reid Appointed Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Dr. Reid’s appointment is effective Sept. 1.

In Honor of Elephants: a Photo Tour of Our Campus Herd

World Elephant Day is officially Aug. 12, but every day is elephant day at the Capstone.

Five students posing for a photo during a past Weeks of Welcome event

Weeks of Welcome Returns with a Splash Aug. 15

The start of a new school year at the Capstone means it’s time for the highly anticipated Weeks of Welcome starting Aug. 15.

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W. Edward Back Named Interim Dean of the College of Engineering

Dr. W. Edward Back has been appointed as the interim dean of The University of Alabama College of Engineering effective Aug. 16.