Campus & Community

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Celebrate Black History Month at UA with Speakers, Tours, More

To honor, explore and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Americans on campus and beyond, the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is hosting a wealth of activities and events on campus for Black History Month.

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First UA Black Scholars Bowl Team Ready to Compete 

Five University of Alabama students are aiming to win another championship for their school at the second annual Dr. Trudier Harris Intercollegiate Black Scholars Bowl.

Test your knowledge with our Black History Scholars Bowl trivia questions

Black History Scholars Bowl Trivia Quiz

See if you can answer these Black history questions provided by UA’s Black History Scholars Bowl team.

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Piece of History: MLK Letter from Birmingham Jail at Special Collections

University Special Collections houses an early copy that Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote in the Birmingham City Jail.

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Building Bama: Water Tower to Enhance Water Distribution

The newest and most visible addition to the northwest edge of campus will bring much-needed water distribution improvements to the UA campus and surrounding area.

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UA Collecting Book Donations for Schools in the Black Belt

The UA Center for Economic Development will launch the Books for the Alabama Black Belt campaign Jan. 31.

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Respect Rolls at the Women and Gender Resource Center

UA’s Women and Gender Resource Center provides counseling, advocacy, training and more to support the entire campus community.

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Take Your Taste Buds on a Tour of Tuscaloosa

Explore the Tuscaloosa food scene and earn a prize.

For Love of Capstone Squirrels

Jan. 21 is National Squirrel Appreciation Day, so what better time to give a shout out to our campus squirrels?

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Everyday Champions: Stephanie Plumb, Strategic Communications

As the voice of UA Info Radio, Plumb goes above and beyond to creatively keep campus informed.