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Leaving Home for a Brighter Future

Nasir Eisty has come a long way from the small Bangladeshi town where he grew up. But the constant love and care from his parents and teachers made it possible to get where he is today.

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UA to Hold 2020 Spring and Summer Commencement July 31-Aug. 2

The University of Alabama will hold joint spring and summer commencement exercises over three days beginning Friday, July 31, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

UA to Help Bring Computer Sciences to Alabama High Schools

UA to Help Bring Computer Sciences to Alabama High Schools

A collaborative project between The University of Alabama and several statewide partners was awarded a nearly $4 million grant to bring computer science education to Alabama K-12 schools.

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Dean’s List Students Named for UA Spring 2020 Semester

More than 16,000 students were named to the dean’s and president’s lists for Spring Semester 2020.

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Overcoming Challenges, Realizing Dreams Together

Eric and Maleka Beal have never been ones to let a challenge keep them from reaching their goals.

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Council Recognizes Excellence in Community Engagement

UA’s Council on Community-Based Partnerships recently recognized the outstanding achievements in community-engaged scholarship through its annual Excellence in Community Engagement Awards.

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A Life Inspired by a Special Brother

Recent UA graduate Tatianna Zambrano’s entire life has been shaped by two things: her family, with its rich heritage, and her younger brother, Alex.

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From Homeless as a Child to Working with Homeless Vets

Rebecca Koen, who experienced homelessness as a child, will soon begin working with homeless populations and military veterans in Washington, D.C.

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Online Student Ready to Get Back in Classroom … as the Teacher

Becca Paholski always knew she wanted to work with kids. As a distance learner, she got to experience her dream job early, while still a full-time student.

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UMC Offers Free Mental Health Services to Health and Safety Workers

In an effort to assist those working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, UMC is offering free mental health services to first responders and health care providers.