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Students Play Key Role in Return to Campus – Return Plan Announced

Classes at The University of Alabama are scheduled to begin Aug. 19 with heightened protections in place for employees and students. Our students’ role in limiting virus spread will be crucial in maintaining full operations.

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Growing UA Esports Club Connected Even Away from Campus

While traditional sports have halted during the coronavirus pandemic, students with The University of Alabama Esports Club continue to practice and compete.

2nd Lt. Jesse Benton UA Army ROTC commissioned officer

UA Army ROTC Graduate to Represent All Programs Nationwide

University of Alabama spring 2020 graduate 2nd Lt. Jesse Benton will represent all 274 Army ROTC programs nationwide on Friday as he takes part in the Army ROTC National Commissioning Ceremony.

Members of UA's Model UN team pose for a photo following a competition

UA’s Model UN Team, Members Ranked Among the Best

UA’s Model UN team ranked on Best Delegate’s list of the Top 25 Collegiate Model UN teams in the world for the first time.

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After Two Decades in the Earth, Millions of Cicadas Arise

After remaining more than six feet underground for 17 years, periodical cicadas are emerging in waves from June to August.

Three students study on the Quad. Denny Chimes is in the background.

Tuition to Remain Level for UA Students

Tuition for both in- and out-of-state students will remain the same for the upcoming academic year.

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UA Beginning Distribution of CARES Act Funds to Eligible Students

Funds will go directly to those eligible with the greatest need who experienced a disruption because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Council Recognizes Excellence in Community Engagement

UA’s Council on Community-Based Partnerships recently recognized the outstanding achievements in community-engaged scholarship through its annual Excellence in Community Engagement Awards.

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Seventeen UA Students Win Fulbright Awards

Fourteen UA students have received Fulbright Student Awards for the 2020-2021 academic year.

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ACT Card Mobile Credential Now Available for Google Pay

Meeting the needs of UA’s mobile-savvy campus community, the University’s Action Card Office has made the ACT Card mobile credential available for Google Pay.