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University of Alabama students Raeed Kabir and Blake Yuenger are the recipients of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship.
Why This Matters: The Hollings Scholarship includes a two-year academic award of $9,500 per year and a 10-week, full-time, paid summer internship opportunity at a NOAA facility. Scholars also receive funding to present their NOAA research projects at two national scientific conferences.
UA and Invited, the nation’s largest owner and operator of private membership clubs, have reopened the historic University Club after a more than $17 million renovation.
Why This Matters: The University Club features several reimagined spaces including casual and fine dining, outdoor veranda, conference rooms and private event spaces. The club will also introduce new programming such as game day tailgates, brunches and holiday events.
If you’re looking for family fun with enriching learning opportunities, UA Museums offers activities throughout the summer at several locations.
Why This Matters: Programming will explore a variety of subject areas that will appeal to many.
The Fulbright Program has selected 14 UA students for various awards for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Why This Matters: Fulbright is the most prestigious United States international exchange program, offering opportunities for students, scholars and professionals. The Fulbright Award of the U.S. Department of State offers one-year grants for independent study and research, and for English teaching assistantships overseas.
With billions of cicadas emerging across the nation this summer, Dr. John Abbott, an entomologist and chief curator and director of the department of museum research and collections, provided some interesting facts and dispelled several myths.
Why This Matters: While their buzz may be annoying, cicadas are harmless creatures.
📅 EVENTS
May 29; UA Arboretum
June 1; Moundville Archaeological Park
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