UA Suspends Normal Operations at 11 a.m. Due to Severe Weather Risk

With the impending threat of severe weather, including the high risk of tornadoes and dangerous weather in West and Central Alabama, normal UA operations will be suspended at 11 a.m. today through 5 a.m. Thursday.

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UA to Hold Spring Commencement April 30-May 2

More than 5,000 graduates are expected to be in attendance for nine ceremonies, all featuring extensive safety protocols.

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This week at The University of Alabama: students in UA’s School of Social Work have partnered with Auburn University to end child hunger in Alabama; new outdoor décor provides a place to relax, socialize and study; the state’s economy is looking positive according to UA researchers.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA to host the wheelchair basketball national championships; social work students partner with Auburn University students to help end child hunger in Alabama; UA’s Museum of Natural History offers virtual camp during the spring break holiday.

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UA to Host Wheelchair Basketball National Championships

UA’s men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams will host the Collegiate Wheelchair Basketball National Championships March 12 and 13.

A woman and child carry a shopping basket through a grocery store.

Social Work Students Work to End Child Hunger

UA social work students are working on a new online database that connects Alabama families in crisis with food resources in their communities.

The Junior Naturalist Camp poster showing a butterfly on a flower.

UA Museum Offers Virtual Spring Break Camp for K-12 Students

UA’s Museum of Natural History will conduct the Junior Naturalist Camp virtually over the upcoming spring break holiday, March 15-19.

A group of students holding signs that reveal the total of money raised over the past year.

UADM Raises More Than $303,000 for Children’s of Alabama

UADM raised $303,126 over the past year for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham.

A scientist in a white lab coat and face mask works in a lab with equipment.

Earth’s Position and Orbit Spurred Ancient Marine Life Extinction

Ancient rocks from Tennessee revealed the Earth’s rotation and orbit around the Sun controlled the timing of oceanic dead zones in a mass extinction of marine life about 370 million years ago.

A photo of UA President Dr. Stuart Bell and members of the Parker and Haun families.

New Tennis Facility to Boost UA’s Acclaimed Adapted Athletics Program

Thanks to the generosity of two Tuscaloosa families, along with several other donors, the University will soon benefit from a new facility.