Museums & Libraries

‘Women of the Tide’ Exhibit Celebrates 125 Years of UA Women

‘Women of the Tide’ Exhibit Celebrates 125 Years of UA Women

The University of Alabama Museums will showcase the contributions and achievements women have made at the Capstone through “Women of the Tide: 125 Years of Women at The University of Alabama,” an exhibit that will open June 29 at the Gorgas House Museum on the UA campus.

Pilot Program Allows Students to Checkout Textbooks at UA Libraries

Pilot Program Allows Students to Checkout Textbooks at UA Libraries

The University of Alabama Libraries has launched a new program this summer that could help make textbooks more affordable for students.

‘Blue Star’ Families to Receive Free Admission to UA Museums

‘Blue Star’ Families to Receive Free Admission to UA Museums

Active duty military members and their families can enter University of Alabama museums free of charge beginning Monday, May 28 as part of their Blue Star Museums program.

Writers Hall of Fame to Induct Eight

Writers Hall of Fame to Induct Eight

Eight distinguished authors will be inducted into the 2018 Alabama Writers Hall of Fame at The University of Alabama’s Bryant Conference Center May 24.

UA Professor Finds John Stuart Mill in the Margins

UA Professor Finds John Stuart Mill in the Margins

More than a century after John Stuart Mill’s personal library was donated to an Oxford college, a University of Alabama English professor and a team of international collaborators are allowing a broader audience access to the history literally hand-written by Mill into the margins of his books.

Prized Football, Lost in 2011 Tornado, Returned to UA Offensive Tackle

Prized Football, Lost in 2011 Tornado, Returned to UA Offensive Tackle

After almost seven years, a prized possession is being returned to its rightful owner. Wesley Britt, former University of Alabama offensive tackle, will receive a signed team football he lost in the April 27, 2011, tornado.

Four Graduating Art Students Exhibit their Work at UA Gallery

Four Graduating Art Students Exhibit their Work at UA Gallery

The University of Alabama Department of Art and Art History will present an exhibition of four graduating art and art history majors work April 16-19 at the Sella-Granata Art Gallery.

UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park Set to Host Annual Knap-In

UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park Set to Host Annual Knap-In

The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park welcomes the West Alabama community to learn the Native American skill of flintknapping at the 18th annual Moundville Knap-In, March 9-10.

UA Graduate Students Invite Community to Dive into Family Night

UA Graduate Students Invite Community to Dive into Family Night

The eighth annual Family Night at the Museum will be Feb. 17 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on The University of Alabama campus. This year’s theme will be “Ocean Explorers,” and the event will include children’s activities developed by more than 20 UA graduate departments.

UA Museums’ Collections Spotlight: Jivaro Human Hair Girdle

UA Museums’ Collections Spotlight: Jivaro Human Hair Girdle

The Museums’ Collections Spotlight is a monthly feature that highlights an item from The University of Alabama Museums’ Collections.