Philosopher to Discuss Memory and Identity in UA Lecture
In the first lecture of The University of Alabama’s 2016–2017 Philosophy Today series, Dr. Marya Schechtman will discuss the role of memory using philosophy and neuroscience research.
UA’s Paul Jones Gallery of Art Hosts Two Tuscaloosa Elementary Schools
Students from two Tuscaloosa schools will visit The University of Alabama’s Paul R. Jones Gallery during October as part of the Paul R Jones Collection of American Art K-12 Fellows Program.
Open House for UA’s Frank Moody Music Building Wing is Sept. 23
The Frank Moody Music Building, which houses The University of Alabama School of Music and one of its premier ensembles, the Million Dollar Band, was renovated over the summer. The renovation added a 25,000-square-foot wing with two new band halls, locker-room space and practice rooms to support the growth of the music program.
Year in Review 2015-2016
Year in Review highlights some of the many successes the UA community has achieved in academics, research, athletics, service and more during 2015-2016. View Year in Review in the interactive slideshow below, or view it in PDF format.
Dean’s List Students Named for UA Summer 2016 Term
A total of 428 students enrolled during the 2016 summer term at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0 (all As).
Fruit-Fly Diet Impacts Descendants, UA Researcher Finds
For a fruit fly, what its grandparents ate may affect how much it weighs. But the passing down of a body type based on diet is not a simple cause and effect, a University of Alabama researcher has found.
Big Al Goes Global
UA students studying abroad had a friend tagging along this summer – Big Al! Students shared their study abroad adventures with Big Al on social media, using the hashtag #BigAlGoesGlobal. We can’t wait to see where Big Al goes next!
UA Gameday to Open New Family Tailgating Area for Football Season
A new tailgating area combining all of the fun of Gameday with an atmosphere conducive for families will be available for the first home football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, and throughout the season.
UA Preview
MONDAY, AUG. 29 – MONDAY, SEPT. 5 2016 Note: The University will observe the Labor Day holiday Monday, Sept. 5. BEST BETS MEDIA AVAILABILITY: UA GAMEDAY – Roll Tide! Football season arrives soon, and UA’s first home game is scheduled for Sept. 10. Reporters are invited to the corner of Hackberry Lane and Campus Drive
UA Appoints New Summersell Chair
Dr. Lesley Jill Gordon, former professor of history at the University of Akron, is the new Charles Grayson Summersell Endowed Chair of Southern History at The University of Alabama.