Campus Impact

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Student Beats the Odds to Graduate

Timothy Skipper’s graduation story began in early childhood, and it was fraught with trials that would prevent many people from even dreaming of attending college, let alone graduating.

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Giving for United Way Highest in UA’s History

The total of $483,807 far surpassed the $395,000 goal. The College of Arts and Sciences was the host college for the campaign.

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UA Helps Rural School District Receive $2.8 Million Federal Grant

Thanks to help from The University of Alabama, Choctaw County Schools was awarded a $2.8 million School Climate Transformation Grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Renovations to Rose Administration Building Improve Access

Construction specifically related to Americans With Disabilities Act-compliant access has begun at Rose Administration Building. Work is expected to continue until early January 2020.

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On Campus for Thanksgiving Day? Homestyle Meal at Burke Dining

For those students, faculty and staff who are in Tuscaloosa looking for a family-friendly food feast and a social outlet, UA has just the thing: Thanksgiving at Burke Dining.

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Gifts for Aging Loved Ones Not as Complicated as Many Think

Christmas arrives yet again, and with it that familiar seasonal joy, but also stress. Loved ones are getting older, and ideas for gifts have run thin – very thin – for quite some time. What could they possibly want?

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Faculty Accolades for Nov. 25, 2019

Awards, exhibitions, and a Hall of Fame induction are just some of the accolades UA faculty members have earned recently.

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UA Wins Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive

The University of Alabama finished the 2019 Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger food drive by collecting 278,788 pounds of food.

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Gorgas Library Renovations Progress; Contest Open to Name Rooms

The newest upgrade to the 80-year-old library is that Room 205 – a popular meeting space – has now been made into two meeting spaces replete with new technology, including video walls.

Traveling for the Holidays? These 10 Tips Will Help Keep You Safe

Traveling for the Holidays? These 10 Tips Will Help Keep You Safe

Stay safe during your travels with these tips from UAPD.