Museums & Libraries

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Celebrate Black History Month at UA with Speakers, Tours, More

To honor, explore and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Americans on campus and beyond, the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is hosting a wealth of activities and events on campus for Black History Month.

On a natural grain background, two hands can be see holding up a copy of a letter written by Martin Luther King Jr. in 1963.

Piece of History: MLK Letter from Birmingham Jail at Special Collections

University Special Collections houses an early copy that Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote in the Birmingham City Jail.

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From Ceramics to Needlepoint: Art Exhibits to Enjoy this Spring

Brighten your winter days with art from these exhibits on and around campus.

The exterior of Manly Hall

UA Collaborates with Smithsonian to Create Digital Resource

The University of Alabama Religious Studies Department and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History have formally collaborated to create a digital resource on the religious dimensions of the events that took place at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. 

Angelo Bruno Business Library front desk

Bruno Business Library Closed for Renovations Until Fall 2022

The Angelo Bruno Business Library is closed until Fall Semester 2022 for renovations to improve its aesthetics and functionality. 

Dr. Dough Phillips standing near a body of water

Classes in the Great Outdoors: ‘Discovering Alabama’

Dr. Doug Phillips, Emmy Award-winning creator, producer and host of “Discovering Alabama,” was the first to teach outdoor classes at UA.

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Run ‘Round the Mounds at Moundville Archaeological Park Nov. 6

UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park will host the fourth annual Moundville 5K Footrace Nov. 6 as part of its celebration of Native American Heritage Month.

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Bats: Dangerous Blind Blood-Suckers or Helpful, Biological Pest Control?

Spooky? Maybe. But a researcher at The University of Alabama says most bats aren’t looking to suck your blood.

Haunting at the Museum Returns with Expanded Schedule

Haunting at the Museum Returns with Expanded Schedule

Haunting at the Museum now runs Oct. 25-29.

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UA Art Exhibits Opening, Closing this Autumn

Enrich your autumn with visits to these art exhibits around campus and downtown.