Class Rings Placed in Denny Chimes to be ‘Infused’ with UA Spirit

Class Rings Placed in Denny Chimes to be ‘Infused’ with UA Spirit

UA students or alumni who order class rings have the option to receive their ring in a special two-part ceremony held each spring. The event includes UA’s president and other administrators along with the ROTC programs and The University of Alabama Police Department.

Window Closing on Students’ Chance to Change UA’s Future

Window Closing on Students’ Chance to Change UA’s Future

The NSSE is a census of student engagement that nearly 500 U.S. colleges and universities are participating in this year. It allows freshmen and seniors to share their unique experiences with about UA with UA administrators in a way that could impact thousands of future University students.

Grants Awarded for Innovative Women’s History Month Projects

Grants Awarded for Innovative Women’s History Month Projects

March is Women’s History Month, and one new way that the Women and Gender Resource Center has celebrated it is by offering $100 mini-grants to faculty, staff and students who came up with innovative ideas to celebrate the month.

A Place for the Bees and Butterflies

A Place for the Bees and Butterflies

UA has four honeybee and monarch butterfly habitats on campus that were built to help the dying population of both species thrive.

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Rare Opportunity for Students to Shape Future of UA, Higher Education

“If you want your perspective to be provided to the people who have the ability to make changes, we need to hear your voice. We value who you are and what you have to say.”

Dr. Richard Newton, assistant professor of religious studies

The ‘Roots’ of Scriptures

Dr. Richard Newton, assistant professor of religious studies, finds the impact on human life that both “Roots” and the Bible have engendered to be fascinating — so much so that he’s writing a book, “Identifying Roots: Alex Haley and the Anthropology of Scripture.”

Three UAPD Members Receive Officer of the Year Honors

Three UAPD Members Receive Officer of the Year Honors

University of Alabama Police Officers recently were honored for their outstanding commitment and work to build trust with the campus community.

Grad Student Creates No-Tech Device to Help Granddad with Dementia

Grad Student Creates No-Tech Device to Help Granddad with Dementia

Michaela Howell, a 23-year-old native of Angleton, Texas, who’s a graduate student in the department of communicative disorders, created a no-tech device for her granddad, Jesus “Chuy” Ramirez, who has dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

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Artists Cross Disciplines in Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre

For five straight days — Feb. 26 to March 2 — a masterful showcase of dance, art, music and more will collide in the Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre.

‘Die Fledermaus’ Returns to UA Opera Theatre

‘Die Fledermaus’ Returns to UA Opera Theatre

After nearly 30 years, the German operetta returns, but for three performances only.