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‘More Than Just a Space’

On Thursday, PRCA-UA, along with 13 other student groups, gathered for the unveiling of their new home, which will help them expand their community service work.

April 18, 2019

UA Launches New Student Community Engagement Center

Community and university engagement at The University of Alabama received a boost today with the unveiling of the UA Student Community Engagement Center.

April 18, 2019

UA Students Highlight Research, Creativity during Annual Conference

Nearly 500 undergraduate students at The University of Alabama are highlighting their research and creative projects during the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference March 27.

March 22, 2019

Mobile Native Gains ‘Cultural Competence’ in Ghana

It shouldn’t take spending three months in Ghana to align perspectives of privilege, but Fredericka Brinkley readily admits she needed the experience.

March 18, 2019

‘Migrations’ Theme of 2019 Black History Month

The University of Alabama's Black History Month celebration includes innovative and informative events. UA Crossroads coordinates the activities each year.

February 6, 2019

UA, AARP Partner to Study Needs of Alabama’s Older Military Vets

The University of Alabama Office for Military Families and Veterans is partnering with AARP Alabama to assess the needs of the state's older military veterans to develop and deliver outreach and educational interventions.

January 30, 2019

Reid Named Interim Dean of School of Social Work

Dr. Lesley Reid, chair of The University of Alabama Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, has been named interim dean of UA’s School of Social Work.

January 25, 2019

‘Graduation Won’t Tear Us Apart’

Helping and supporting each other along the way, the McCloud father-daughter duo will graduate on Saturday.

December 14, 2018

Grant to Fund UA Study of Dementia Caregiver Support App

The national Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has funded a joint project between The University of Alabama and Florida International University to test the efficacy of a web and mobile application designed for...

December 10, 2018

UA to Hold Fall Commencement Exercises Dec. 15

The University of Alabama will hold its fall commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

December 6, 2018

UA Social Work Launches Faculty ‘Speed Networking’ Luncheons

The purpose of this luncheon and the selection of its participants are intentional: to lay groundwork for interdisciplinary research.

December 5, 2018

UA Researchers Recognized for First Awards

More than 80 members of the faculty and staff were honored for receiving their first externally funded research award at The University of Alabama during the past academic year.

November 8, 2018

Late Social Work Professor Named to Social Work Hall of Fame

The Alabama Social Work Hall of Fame will posthumously honor a former University of Alabama faculty member during a ceremony Friday, Nov. 2.

October 29, 2018

High-Achieving Freshman Class, Graduate School Growth Highlight UA Enrollment

A talented freshman class that includes more than 180 incoming National Merit Scholars headlines The University of Alabama’s enrollment numbers for fall 2018.

September 13, 2018

UA Launches Child Intervention Pilot for Traumatized Youth

UA researchers are working with social service providers to implement an intervention intended to help manage problem behaviors in children who've experienced trauma.

August 23, 2018