UA Beats Auburn, Sets All-Time Record in Annual Food Drive
More than 260,000 pounds of food was collected by The University of Alabama in this year’s Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive.
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University of Alabama Team Assesses Hurricane Irma Aftermath
A team of faculty, graduate and undergraduate students collected data in four Florida cities including Marco Island, the location where Irma made landfall.
Athletic Teams Rank in the Top Third Nationally in Graduation Success
Overall, UA’s Graduation Success Rate was 90 this year, ranking in the top four among SEC schools. The Crimson Tide’s overall score ranks in the top third nationally.
UA Unified Football Team Falls to Ole Miss
The University of Mississippi’s Special Olympics College Unified football team defeated The University of Alabama 51-27 Sunday at the UA Rec fields.
Documentary, Exhibits Highlight International Education Week
The University of Alabama’s Capstone International Center is sponsoring International Education Week from Monday, Nov. 13, to Friday, Nov. 17, to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.
Holt Wins Speak Off; Six Finalists Eligible to Compete for $10,000 Prize
UA Student Christian Holt won first place at the 2017 Speak Off, a public speaking competition hosted by the College of Communication and Information Sciences.
UA Student, Alum Connect to Honor Fellow Marine
UA student and 2nd Lt. (Marines) Steven Arango is working with UA alumnus and retired Marines Col. Lee Busby to honor former Marine and CIA paramilitary officer George “Alexi” Whitney, who was killed in combat on Dec. 18, 2016, in Afghanistan, with a bronzed bust of his likeness.
College of Arts & Sciences Hosts Diversity Day
The College of Arts and Sciences will host a Diversity Day at the Bryant Conference Center Monday, Nov. 13, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The symposium, which is themed “Why Diversity Matters,” is open to students and faculty of all disciplines.
UA Army ROTC Takes 2nd at State Ranger Challenge
The University of Alabama Army ROTC Ranger Challenge team began its Ranger Challenge season with a runner-up finish in the annual state competition Friday.
Diwali Celebration at UA
Diwali is the Indian festival of light. The October event was cohosted by UA’s International Students Association, the UA South Asian Society and UA Honors College Assembly. Through this event, the UA community found a transformative and powerful way to experience a culture.