Culture & Community

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Step Into Summer with June Events in Tuscaloosa  

Campus may be quieter in summer, but the community offers many lively events like outdoor concerts and movie screenings.

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Summer 2023 Commencement Date Announced

The University of Alabama will hold a summer commencement ceremony Saturday, Aug. 5, at Coleman Coliseum.

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UA’s K-12 Robotics Competition Reboots

More than 200 K-12 students from across Alabama competed in this year’s robotics competition on campus.

Young businessman charges an electric vehicle at an electric vehicle charging station

UA-Led Electric Vehicle Project Wins Initial National Award

A proposal to strengthen the Deep South’s role in production and support of electric vehicles will be developed further.

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Building Bama: McLure Library

A transformational renovation will better serve the College of Education, School of Library and Information Sciences and campus.

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Marvelous May Events

The spring semester is coming to an end, but the events continue! Read on to find ways to fill your May schedule.

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Honors Students Give Back to Community With Engage Tuscaloosa

Honors College students are doing their part to teach the next generation of students the importance of STEM.

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Something Permanent and Real: UA Artists Add Public Art to Trail

The Van de Graaff Park eco trail is the latest public art collaboration that benefits student-artists and communities.

Joe Minter walks through an art exhibit in his yard.

UA-Created Digital Exhibition of Alabama Artist Publicly Available

A project to digitally display and preserve the work of a well-regarded Birmingham artist has launched, drawing international attention.

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Annual Bama Blitz Online Fundraising Event Set for April 18-20

Bama Blitz, UA’s annual online fundraising campaign, will launch at noon Central Tuesday, April 18 and conclude Thursday, April 20 at noon Central.