Campus & Community

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How to Survive a Christmas Unlike Any Other

The ideal Christmas of times past with extended family and friends gathered together will not be the reality of Christmas 2020. One UA professor gives some tips on how to cope with the changes.

A crowd's view of the commencement stage where President Bell poses with a graduate who just received their degree.

Fall 2020 Commencement Highlights

More than 2,000 degrees were awarded to undergraduate and graduate students during Fall 2020 commencement.

Holiday Decorations Across Campus

The UA campus has a special beauty during the holiday season.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: UA receives grant to study the importance of social and emotional learning in children; UA astronomy professor can comment on a rare cosmic event; and a UA law professor has insight on gig workers.

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UA Receives Grant to Study Social, Emotional Learning in Children

The $5 million federal grant funds a study on the importance of social and emotional learning in elementary school students’ success.

Leigh Mayberry stands in front of an icy Arctic Ocean.

A Life of Adventure and a Heart For Service

Leigh Mayberry has lived a life full of adventure. She’ll check another item off her bucket list when she graduates from UA.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: UA to hold fall commencement; UA student receives prestigious Marshall Scholarship; UA School of Music’s “Hilaritas” to be broadcast on UA Info Radio.

Headshot of Holly Barnett.

MSW Student Inspired by Courses to Run for City Council, Wins Seat

Holly Barnett decided to go back to school to advance her career. Little did she know where it would lead her.

American flags fly in front of Denny Chimes.

UA Honors Veterans with Joint Veterans Day Ceremony

UA’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs joined other local organizations to honor veterans at the annual Tuscaloosa Veterans Day Ceremony.

Engineering student stands with her arms crossed in front of building.

Student Receives Top Award from the Society of Women Engineers

The senior majoring in chemical engineering was honored in November by the organization, which has more than 40,000 members globally.