Smith Family Gift Pushes The Rising Tide Over $1 Billion
UA’s Rising Tide Capital Campaign has surpassed $1 billion in charitable commitments thanks to a recent gift commitment of $20 million to name the Smith Family Center for the Performing Arts.
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UA Researchers Developing Way for Materials to Repair Themselves
Engineering researchers at The University of Alabama are exploring a promising path to self-repair for materials often used in the aerospace industry, possibly saving time and money while improving safety.
Serving the Community Through CreateAthon 2022
For the sixth consecutive year, Capstone Agency, a nationally accredited, student-led communications firm, held its annual event benefitting local nonprofits.
Students: Compete for $100K in Prizes at 2022 Aldag Competition
Taking place March 28 and 29, the competition allows UA students to present their business ideas.
School Librarians Encouraged to Apply for Book Bonanza
The School of Library and Information Studies is kicking off its annual Book Bonanza for the Black Belt (and Beyond), awarding thousands of new books to public school libraries in the state.
Theatre and Dance Students Take the Stage This Spring
From Sherlock Holmes to Elle Woods, from classical ballet to modern jazz, UA theatre and dance students and faculty embrace the mysterious, the fun and the beautiful.
UA Technology to Aid National Nutrition Study
A wearable device that tracks diet developed by researchers at The University of Alabama will be used as part of a study of individual nutritional responses.
Burnum Award Winners Honored, Provide Lectures Feb. 21
The 2019 and 2020 recipients of the Burnum Distinguished Faculty Award will be honored and provide lectures during a special ceremony Feb. 21.
UA Selected for U.S. Cyber Command Network
The University of Alabama is partnering with the United States Cyber Command to improve the experience of students readying for a career in cyber security.
Acclaimed Movies to be Featured at Annual Tuscaloosa Film Festival
The 10th annual Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival will be held virtually Feb. 19-20.