J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences

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UA Theatre and Dance Spring Preview with UA’s Rising Stars 

Don’t miss these student performances in spring 2025.

Dr. Lukasz Ciesla and a student work in a lab setting

UA Research Takes Us One Step Closer to Better Parkinson’s Treatment

UA researchers cleared a second hurdle in finding plant-based treatment for neurodegenerative disorders.

A dance student teaches a routine to adults with Cerebral Palsy.

Free UA Theatre, Dance Outreach Programs Uplift Alabamians

The outreach programs offer something for everyone from middle school students to adults.

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How Some UA Faculty Are Embracing AI in Teaching

Two University of Alabama faculty spearheaded the development of a workshop for other faculty on the use of generative AI in teaching.

Something for Everyone: UA School of Music Spring 2025 Preview 

Something for Everyone: UA School of Music Spring 2025 Preview 

UA School of Music spring concerts will rock your world.

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Celebrate the Holidays with Free UA Museums Events

UA Museums invites visitors to enjoy the holidays with free events at three of its museums.

Dr. Morgan Luttig leads a group of singers.

Druid City Chorus Unites UA, Community Through Song

The group is open to students, faculty staff from UA, Shelton State Community College and Stillman College, and citizens across West Alabama.

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Positioning UA for an AI Future

The University of Alabama is gathering facilities and expertise to lead the state in machine learning and AI.

Graduate School Dean Susan Carvalho, Albert Pionke holding the award and President Stuart Bell

Victorian Literature Specialist Receives Blackmon-Moody Award

Dr. Albert Pionke is the recipient of the 2024 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award.

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UA Research Traces the Spicy History of Chili Peppers

A multidisciplinary approach revealed a new theory of where humans first began to domesticate chili peppers.