Culture & Community

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UA Hosts Forum on Real Estate Industry Since 2011 Tornadoes

On April 30 a panel of experts, government officials and industry leaders will address key local issues rooted in the real estate sector, with a dedicated discussion of the evolution of Tuscaloosa’s overall residential market since the tornado outbreak in April 2011.

A crowd's view of the commencement stage where President Bell poses with a graduate who just received their degree.

UNDAUNTED: Celebrating the Spring Class of 2021

From the pandemic to personal challenges, the resilient graduates of spring 2021 have overcome the odds and are ready to take on the world, undaunted. Graduate Profiles

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UA Remembers April 27, 2011, Tornado with Ceremony, Service Events

Denny Chimes will ring 53 times on April 27 in honor of those who died from the powerful tornado that swept through Tuscaloosa County 10 years ago.

A crowd's view of the commencement stage where President Bell poses with a graduate who just received their degree.

Spring 2021 Graduate Candidates Announced at UA

The University of Alabama will award some 6,289 degrees during spring commencement.

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In Decade Since Devastation, UA Resiliency Leads to Lasting Change

In the decade since the tornado on April 27, 2011, UA has become a leader in storm preparedness, opened avenues for research, and built deeper relationships with the community.

Big Al mascot stands next to text reading "Bama Blitz" April 12 through 12, 2021, Building tomorrow's legeneds bamablitzua.edu #BamaBlitz

Fourth Annual Bama Blitz Sets Record Raising $3.6 Million

Supporters contributed 2,131 gifts totaling more than $3.6 million during the crowdfunded, social-media-driven campaign, surpassing previous records

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Bama Bug Fest to Include Virtual, In-Person Components

Bama Bug Fest will be crawling your way April 22-24 and will include virtual experiences and in-person exhibits

Organ Organization members Ryan Landsberg and Stanley Walker

Student Club Encourages Peers to Save Lives, Become Organ Donors

UA’s Organ Organization student club is hosting Donate to Life Week April 12-18.

Adam Linn and his family.

CCS Seeks to Fund New Military Scholarship Through Bama Blitz

Military service members and their families make sacrifices every day — educational goals should not be one of them.

The University of Alabama Create & Innovate Week A celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit

Entrepreneurs, Leaders Headline Events For Creators and Innovators

The College of Arts and Science’s New College will host Create + Innovate Week April 12-16.