J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences

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UA Theatre and Dance Releases Online Performances, Lessons

While live performances and instruction on campus are paused, the UA Department of Theatre and Dance is releasing weekly performances and lessons through two new video series.

Pandemic Public Nights Allows for Digital Stargazing on Four Continents

Pandemic Public Nights Allows for Digital Stargazing on Four Continents

The UA Department of Physics and Astronomy returned access to its powerful reflecting telescope in the observatory atop Gallalee Hall through what’s been dubbed Pandemic Public Nights, a digital viewing through the telescope.

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To Keep Peace, Police Need to Seek Public Support

Reform of law enforcement should emphasize community collaboration, legitimacy and keeping the peace through a reciprocal relationship between police and the public

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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.

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UA Assists in Detection of Crab Nebula Using Innovative Telescope

Researchers at The University of Alabama are part of an international team of scientists that used a new prototype telescope to detect energetic gamma rays from the Crab Nebula, opening doors for future discoveries.

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UA Kick-Starts Six Projects Related to COVID-19 and Future Pandemics

Six projects designed to deepen understanding of the coronavirus pandemic and future pandemics and positively influence society will receive seed funding from The University of Alabama.

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Natural Records

UA Researchers use nature to discover how waterways behaved before recorded history

President’s Faculty Research Award Recipients Recognized

President’s Faculty Research Award Recipients Recognized

The University of Alabama is honoring faculty members for their research and creative contributions.

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A Life Inspired by a Special Brother

Recent UA graduate Tatianna Zambrano’s entire life has been shaped by two things: her family, with its rich heritage, and her younger brother, Alex.

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Four UA Professors Selected for Early Career Awards

Four professors at The University of Alabama this academic year received national recognition early in their careers for leading-edge research that will advance knowledge and enhance the educational experience.