UA to Expand its MLK Celebration
The University of Alabama is gearing up to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day like never before.
Community Outreach
Sign Language Theatre Troupe Performs at UA
Sunshine 2.0, a professional traveling theatre troupe that uses American sign language as well as vocals to perform for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and adults, will perform at The University of Alabama’s Ferguson Center ballroom at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10.
In the Lab: UA Students Help Inspire Next Wave of Scientists
Akshay Narkhede has other research foci in Rao’s lab, but on this day, he’s focused on duplicating hydrogels to demonstrate to several young, curious shadows: high school seniors in a day-long immersion of hands-on lab experiments at UA.
UA REACH Employees Travel West to Make Holiday Delivery
The employees of The University of Alabama’s REACH Program took full advantage of the spirit of the season by giving back to a man and his family who have meant so much to them over the years.
Gospel Singer, Journalist Highlight Realizing the Dream Events
Pastor Marvin Sapp, award-winning Gospel singer and songwriter, is the featured performer for the 2019 Realizing the Dream Concert Jan. 20. Journalist and author Byron Pitts will be the Legacy Awards Banquet speaker.
RISE Bell Choir Brings Good Cheer to Capstone Village Residents
The RISE Center’s children bell choir performed for the residents of Capstone Village luxury retirement home the morning of Dec. 11.
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 dementia caregivers.
Annual Children’s and Young Adult Book Sale Tops Year for SLIS
The UA School of Library and Information Studies’ annual Children’s and Young Adult Book Sale will run Dec. 4-7, on the fifth floor of Gorgas Library.
Students, Faculty and Staff Participate in 125 Minutes of Service
125 Years of Women Celebration Concludes with Day of Service
The University of Alabama will wrap up its year-long celebration of 125 Years of Women by offering students numerous service opportunities to honor UA women on Nov. 28.