📰 BEST BETS
Boys and Girls State Returns to UA
Some of the top rising high school seniors in the state will gain hands-on experience in a model state government as The University of Alabama will host American Legion Alabama Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Alabama Girls State.
Why This Matters: Alabama Boys State will take place May 25-31 and Alabama Girls State will follow June 1-6. This year marks the first time UA has hosted Boys and Girls State since 2021.
With May being National Inventors’ Month, faculty and students are celebrated at UA, which is designated one of the Top 100 U.S. Universities in 2024 by the National Academy of Inventors.
Early College Cuts Tuition by Over 90%
UA Early College has significantly reduced tuition costs for high school students enrolling in its dual enrollment program.
Why This Matters: Starting this fall, tuition will be $33 per credit hour, making college-level courses more accessible and affordable for students across Alabama. UAEC gives high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school, accelerating their academic journey and reducing the overall cost of higher education.
📅 EVENTS
Movement in the Museum: 80’s and 90’s
May 27; Alabama Museum of Natural History
Learning from the Ancestors: Historical Influences on Contemporary Native Art
May 31; Jones Archaeological Museum
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