College of Arts and Sciences

David (Oggi) Ogburn, Cheryl Lynn. Gelatin silver print.

Elementary Students to Showcase Art at UA’s Paul R. Jones Museum

Fifteen students from Arcadia Elementary School will display their artwork alongside pieces from the Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art at The University of Alabama’s Paul R. Jones Museum from Jan. 10 to Feb. 23.

Civil War Opera Lands National Recognition

Civil War Opera Lands National Recognition

The University of Alabama’s Opera Theatre won second place in the National Opera Association’s Opera Production Competition for its earlier world-premiere chamber opera production “Freedom and Fire! A Civil War Story.”

Solving Galactic Mysteries a Few Minutes at a Time

Solving Galactic Mysteries a Few Minutes at a Time

A project led by an astronomer at The University of Alabama that includes amateur astronomers will use gaps in the schedule of the Hubble Space Telescope to get a better look at oddities found in the sky.

UA Launches Campaign for Performing Arts on Former Bryce Property

UA Launches Campaign for Performing Arts on Former Bryce Property

The University of Alabama has launched a campaign to raise $15 million in private donations to support the construction of a new Performing Arts Academic Center on the former Bryce Hospital property.

Former Wrestling Champ Set to Earn Master’s Degree from UA

Former Wrestling Champ Set to Earn Master’s Degree from UA

Debra Marshall, who will complete her master’s degree in criminology and criminal justice at The University of Alabama in December, has a unique career history that aids in her graduate work: professional wrestling.

Music Student Becomes Capstone Village’s Own Artist in Residence

Music Student Becomes Capstone Village’s Own Artist in Residence

A pilot program brings together a doctoral student and residents of the on-campus retirement community. The common bond? Love of beautiful music.

UA to Hold Winter Commencement Exercises Dec. 16

UA to Hold Winter Commencement Exercises Dec. 16

The University of Alabama will hold its winter commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 16, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ Comes to UA Opera Theatre

‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ Comes to UA Opera Theatre

The University of Alabama’s Opera Theatre is presenting its third annual performance of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at Bryant-Jordan Hall. The 50-minute opera is free and open to the public.

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Faculty Awarded NOAA Grant to Improve Tornado Warnings for Deaf

Drs. Jason Senkbeil and Darrin Griffin have been awarded a grant of over $250,000 to study how tornado warnings can be improved and better comprehended by the Deaf, Blind and Deaf-Blind.

Concert hall decorated for the holidays

School of Music Presents 48th Annual ‘Hilaritas’ Christmas Concert

The University of Alabama School of Music is hosting its 48th annual Christmas concert, “Hilaritas.” The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Moody Concert Hall with an encore performance on Dec. 10 at 3 p.m.