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How to Survive a Christmas Unlike Any Other

The ideal Christmas of times past with extended family and friends gathered together will not be the reality of Christmas 2020. One UA professor gives some tips on how to cope with the changes.

A crowd's view of the commencement stage where President Bell poses with a graduate who just received their degree.

Fall 2020 Commencement Highlights

More than 2,000 degrees were awarded to undergraduate and graduate students during Fall 2020 commencement.

Holiday Decorations Across Campus

The UA campus has a special beauty during the holiday season.

Top 10 News Center Stories of 2020

UA News Center’s Top 10 Stories of 2020

From COVID-19 updates to innovative research, key hires, historical gifts and more — these stories got the most clicks in 2020.

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Fall 2020 Graduates Announced at UA

The University of Alabama will award some 2,398 degrees during fall commencement Dec. 12.

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Reentry Testing Required for On-Campus Residents

Testing must be done within seven days of arrival, no later than Jan. 19, 2021.

Leigh Mayberry stands in front of an icy Arctic Ocean.

A Life of Adventure and a Heart For Service

Leigh Mayberry has lived a life full of adventure. She’ll check another item off her bucket list when she graduates from UA.

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UA Athletics Teams Shine in NCAA Graduation Success Rate Figures

A total of seven Crimson Tide teams sported a perfect 100, while six more ranged between 91 and 95.

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SGA Partners With Libraries to Extend Library Hours During Finals

Gorgas and Rodgers will be open until midnight next week so students can study late for final exams thanks to SGA volunteers.

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UA Student Receives Marshall Scholarship

Caroline Yuk, a senior from Crystal Lake, Illinois, is the third UA student to win a Marshall Scholarship and first in more than 40 years.