Campus & Community

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UNDAUNTED: Celebrating the Spring Class of 2021

From the pandemic to personal challenges, the resilient graduates of spring 2021 have overcome the odds and are ready to take on the world, undaunted. Graduate Profiles

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UA Remembers April 27, 2011, Tornado with Ceremony, Service Events

Denny Chimes will ring 53 times on April 27 in honor of those who died from the powerful tornado that swept through Tuscaloosa County 10 years ago.

We Are UA Ambassador Finds Lifetime of Connection at UA

We Are UA Ambassador Finds Lifetime of Connection at UA

Sometimes, the path of one’s career seems to be predestined. That could be said about Dr. Victoria Whitfield, this year’s We Are UA staff ambassador.

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UA Launches Talent Development Initiative for Young Students

UA’s Gifted Education and Talent Development Office recently launched a new program to better support to families of students capable of high levels of achievement.

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In Decade Since Devastation, UA Resiliency Leads to Lasting Change

In the decade since the tornado on April 27, 2011, UA has become a leader in storm preparedness, opened avenues for research, and built deeper relationships with the community.

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We Are UA Shows ‘We Are All in This Together,’ Says Ambassador

Like many educators, UA dance professor Sarah Barry is in it to give back the knowledge and experiences she’s acquired over the years.

Big Al mascot stands next to text reading "Bama Blitz" April 12 through 12, 2021, Building tomorrow's legeneds bamablitzua.edu #BamaBlitz

Fourth Annual Bama Blitz Sets Record Raising $3.6 Million

Supporters contributed 2,131 gifts totaling more than $3.6 million during the crowdfunded, social-media-driven campaign, surpassing previous records

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What’s Going on With Campus Email?  

OIT’s major project to migrate more than 100,000 email addresses is underway.

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Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Winners Honored

This year’s winners highlight the ingenuity and dedication of those who rigorously pursued research and creative avenues outside the classroom.

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Spring Campus Assembly Tribute to Creativity, Resolve of Faculty, Staff

In the Spring Campus Assembly video, UA leaders express their gratitude to faculty and staff for their tremendous efforts and achievements that led UA through the past year.