Culture & Community

Flags from several countries are displayed on a table.

UA Celebrates First-Ever Hispanic-Latino Graduation Celebration

The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted the event on May 6.

A student is robed by a family member.

Nyansapo Kente Robing Ceremony Celebrates Student Success

The 2022 Nyansapo Kente Robing Ceremony took place May 5. The ceremony celebrates the success and achievements of students of color.

A set of lockers with softball equipment in them.

New Exhibit Celebrates 25 Years of Softball

A new exhibit at the Paul W. Bryant Museum honors the players and coaches of the first 25 years of softball at the Capstone.

Man in black robe fist bumps a woman in a black robe and white sash.

Spring 2022 Degree Candidates Announced

The University of Alabama will award more than 5,000 degrees in eight commencement ceremonies May 6-8.

the backs of a group of people walking among tents of art vendors at the 2018 Druid City Arts Festival

Warm Up for Summer with Activities This May

The spring semester is over, but there’s no shortage of events and activities to enjoy on campus, in Tuscaloosa and beyond throughout the month of May. 

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UA Leaves Nearly $2.8 Billion Mark on State Economy

Each dollar in state appropriations for UA translated to more than $15 returned to the economy, according to an economic analysis.

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Distinguished UA Finance Professor Honored with Burnum Award

Dr. Anup Agrawal is the recipient of the 2021 Burnum Distinguished Faculty Award.

The SEC Food Fight is a conference-wide initiative aiming to end hunger in the community. The graphic says "Beat Hunger and Roll Tide"

Donations Needed for Annual SEC Food Drive Competition

Now until April 21, the entire UA community has the chance to support the cause in this friendly competition.

Photogrpahs of MAx Steinmetz and the cover of the book "Determined to Survive"

Hillel to Host Holocaust Remembrance Night

Author and biographer Amy McDonald will be the keynote speaker, sharing the story of survivor Max Steinmetz.

A Rise teacher assists students playing with blocks

Golf Tournament Fundraiser Supports UA RISE Center

The RISE Tournament of Champions benefiting The University of Alabama RISE Center will be held April 20-21 at NorthRiver Yacht Club in Tuscaloosa.