Campus & Community

UA to Expand its MLK Celebration

UA to Expand its MLK Celebration

The University of Alabama is gearing up to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day like never before.

Sign Language Theatre Troupe Performs at UA

Sign Language Theatre Troupe Performs at UA

Sunshine 2.0, a professional traveling theatre troupe that uses American sign language as well as vocals to perform for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and adults, will perform at The University of Alabama’s Ferguson Center ballroom at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10.

In the Lab: UA Students Help Inspire Next Wave of Scientists

In the Lab: UA Students Help Inspire Next Wave of Scientists

Akshay Narkhede has other research foci in Rao’s lab, but on this day, he’s focused on duplicating hydrogels to demonstrate to several young, curious shadows: high school seniors in a day-long immersion of hands-on lab experiments at UA.

OIT Update: A Year in Wires, Service and Improvements

OIT Update: A Year in Wires, Service and Improvements

UA’s Office of Information Technology completed several projects in 2018. Some are easily recognized, while others occurred behind the scenes to advance UA in the areas of research, connectivity and security.

Holiday Blues: Coping with Depression

Holiday Blues: Coping with Depression

The holidays come laden with expectations. When those expectations aren’t met, the holiday blues – better known as depression – often sets in.

Christmas Wreaths Brings Generations Together

Christmas Wreaths Brings Generations Together

Capstone Village opened its first art gallery Dec. 11 with Christmas wreaths decorated by at least 15 University of Alabama fraternities and sororities.

Gospel Singer, Journalist Highlight Realizing the Dream Events

Gospel Singer, Journalist Highlight Realizing the Dream Events

Pastor Marvin Sapp, award-winning Gospel singer and songwriter, is the featured performer for the 2019 Realizing the Dream Concert Jan. 20. Journalist and author Byron Pitts will be the Legacy Awards Banquet speaker.

Educational, Communal Gaming Recommendations for the Holidays

Educational, Communal Gaming Recommendations for the Holidays

Christmas break provides a unique opportunity to weave educational gaming into gift-giving and family bonding, said Dr. Andre Denham, assistant professor of educational technology at The University of Alabama.

Fall 2018 Graduation Candidates Announced at UA

Fall 2018 Graduation Candidates Announced at UA

The University of Alabama will award some 2,233 degrees during fall commencement Dec. 15.

UA In the News — Dec. 13

UA In the News — Dec. 13

Commentary on politics in Ghana — “The Nutcracker” — MFA in dance — and more.