Campus & Community

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ALRI Names First Fellows to Address Rural, Underserved Communities

Eight faculty members have been selected as Alabama Life Research Institute Fellows at The University of Alabama as part of ALRI’s commitment to establishing a foundation of collaboration within the University.

Tips for Blending In at the Gym

Tips for Blending In at the Gym

Has it been a while since you’ve been to the gym? Going to the gym can be intimidating, especially for a newcomer. Here are a few things you should know about going to the gym at UA.

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UA Student on a Mission to Make the World a Better Place

Emma Mansberg has always wanted to change the world. Now a UA senior, her passion for social justice and equality is making an impact, on campus and across the state.

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University Recreation: What’s New in the New Year

Do you have goals this new year to lead a more active lifestyle? University Recreation offers a large lineup of programs to get you moving towards a healthy life.

Yusef Salaam Talk, Day of Service Highlight MLK Events on Campus

Yusef Salaam Talk, Day of Service Highlight MLK Events on Campus

Holidays usually bring sales, a day off work and television programming around said event. However at UA, the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday is considered “A Day On — Not a Day Off!” 

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Registration Open for Free Job Skills, Financial Training Sessions

Free job skills and financial literacy training sessions will soon be available to West Alabama adults, including veterans, and teens through The University of Alabama’s business college.

A Message from the President – January 8, 2020

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Welcome to a new decade! It’s so good to have you back with your campus community. I hope your holidays were filled with celebration and special moments. A new year is always exciting and full of promise. In January, many people spend time reviewing the past while preparing for an

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What a Year! A Look Back at 2019

What a year! In 2019 we served our community, earned and bestowed honors, broke records, honored heroes, gave gifts and had fun.

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Realizing the Dream Banquet, Concert Feature Ling, McReynolds

The 2020 Realizing the Dream Legacy Banquet and Concert feature an award-winning journalist and Grammy-nominated gospel artist, respectively, while celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.