Students

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‘Intentionality:’ UA Marks Historic Student Diversity

The University of Alabama welcomed its largest and most diverse freshman class in history this fall. And the milestones don’t end there.

The University of Alabama Announces Free App Week, Oct. 18-22

The University of Alabama Announces Free App Week, Oct. 18-22

The University of Alabama is waiving application fees for domestic and international prospective students October 18-22.

On a crimson background, the letter BFA are shown in white type, as well as the words "graphic design." This was the announcement image of the new program.

UA to Offer New Degree In Graphic Design

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design will open new opportunities within the program and upon graduation.

Ceara Burden posing in front of Reese Phifer Hall

Journalism Student Shines Light on Overshadowed Pandemic Issue

Ceara Burden traveled across the nation as an investigative reporter producing stories on individuals with disabilities who faced various hardships due to the pandemic.

Black and white photo of gay rights activists in the 1960s

UA Kicks Off LGBTQIA+ History Month with Fun, History, Support

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ History Month throughout October with support groups, history lessons, trivia, art and cinnamon rolls.

A group photo of the Rural Medical Scholars and Rural Community Health Scholars

UA Programs Welcome Students Studying Rural Health Care

UA’s College of Community Health Sciences recently welcomed the 2021-2022 class of its Rural Medical Scholars and Rural Community Health Scholars programs.

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Live in an Apartment or Residence Hall? Always Be Mindful of Fire Safety

Oct. 3-9 is Fire Prevention Week, a good time to think about fire safety.

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UA Enrolls Record Numbers of National Merit Scholars

The University of Alabama continues to attract and enroll an increasing number of scholars from across the nation.

Several university representatives cutting the ribbon in front of the Parker-Haun Tennis Facility

UA Adapted Athletics Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting for Parker-Haun Tennis Facility

UA Adapted Athletics officially opened the Parker-Haun Tennis Facility, the only collegiate tennis facility in the nation for adapted student-athletes, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 1.

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UA College of Engineering Opens New Manufacturing Program

The UA College of Engineering’s Alabama Initiative on Manufacturing Development and Education, or Alabama IMaDE, held its grand opening ceremony Sept. 30.