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.
Museums & Libraries
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Museums’ Collections Spotlight is a monthly feature that highlights an item from The University of Alabama Museums’ Collections.
Museums’ Collections Spotlight: Clovis-Type Projectile Points
The Museums’ Collections Spotlight is a weekly feature that highlights an item from The University of Alabama Museums’ Collections.