A graduate shakes hands with UA president Dr. Stuart Bell.

UA Announces 2022 Spring Commencement Schedule

The University will hold eight spring commencement ceremonies May 6-8 at Coleman Coliseum.

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This week at The University of Alabama: The 100 Alabama Miles Challenge set to kick off March 26; volunteers are needed for several research projects; and a UA faculty member shares ways to help combat sleeping problems caused by the switch to Daylight Saving Time.

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Annual 100 Alabama Miles Challenge Partners with Strava

This year, tracking miles will be even easier for participants thanks to a new partnership with a popular free digital service that enables users to automatically log their miles.

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Remembering Autherine Lucy Foster

The University of Alabama community mourns the passing of civil rights pioneer and beloved master teacher, Autherine Lucy Foster.

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This week at The University of Alabama: A $20 million gift from the Smith family helped UA surpass the $1 billion mark in its Rising Tide Capital Campaign; students in Alabama can apply to The University of Alabama for free from Feb. 27 through March 5; and UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park hosts knap-in.

Cameron Smith, Linda Smith, Clay Smith and University of Alabama President Stuart R. Bell

Smith Family Gift Pushes The Rising Tide Over $1 Billion

UA’s Rising Tide Capital Campaign has surpassed $1 billion in charitable commitments thanks to a recent gift commitment of $20 million to name the Smith Family Center for the Performing Arts.

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UA Moundville Archaeological Park Hosts Knap-In March 4-5

The University of Alabama Moundville Archaeological Park will host stone tool makers and flint knappers from around the nation during its annual Knap-In March 4-5.

A construction site with cranes.

UA to Sign Partnership to Make Job Site Safer

UA SafeState is partnering with OSHA and Brasfield & Gorrie General Contractors to make a Jefferson County job site safer.

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UA to Dedicate Autherine Lucy Hall Feb. 25

The University of Alabama will hold a dedication ceremony for Autherine Lucy Hall on Friday, Feb. 25, at 3 p.m.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UADM raises more than $252,000 for Children’s Miracle Network; School librarians are encouraged to apply for chance to receive free books; and a UA faculty member provides tips for those making the transition into retirement.