Culture & Community

University Libraries computers spaced apart to incorporate social distancing

Reservation System Starts Aug. 30 for University Libraries

Starting on Aug. 30, students, faculty and staff will be required to make a reservation to use all University of Alabama Libraries due to the coronavirus.

Two females with masks sit on the campus lawn.

Getting Connected in a Pandemic

Things may look a little different this semester, but there are still countless ways for students to get connected.

Students sit in cap and gown at commencement ceremony.

Summer 2020 Graduates Announced at UA

The University of Alabama awarded some 1,384 degrees during summer commencement July 31-Aug. 2.

Poster of library usage rules

New School Year, New Rules for Using UA Libraries

To create a safe environment for students, staff and faculty on campus, UA Libraries has changed its rules to incorporate best practices for preventing the spread of coronavirus.

Arrows point out the direction that foot traffic in the libraries should follow

UA Libraries Makes Extensive Usage Updates

UA Libraries has changed its rules to incorporate best practices that are universally recognized as effective for preventing the spread of coronavirus.

An online OLLI class on a computer screen.

UA Collaborates to Celebrate OLLI Day Alabama Aug. 20

UA is joining the University of Alabama in Huntsville and Auburn University in celebrating OLLI Day Alabama Aug. 20.

University of Alabama virtual Script A mosaic made of student photos

WOW Rolls Out Virtual and In-Person Events for New Students

UA rolls out the welcome wagon with WOW, or Weeks of Welcome, a series of fun programs — many virtual — focused on helping incoming students transition to campus life.

A dragonfly is held on the finger of a human hand.

UA Part of National Project to Study Dragonfly, Damselfly Evolution

An international team of researchers that includes The University of Alabama are collecting and analyzing data for the insect order that contains dragonflies and damselflies.

Students in masks sit in cap and gown at commencement ceremony.

UA Holds 2020 Spring and Summer Commencement

UA held joint spring and summer commencement exercises last weekend at Coleman Coliseum, where more than 2,500 graduates received degrees throughout nine socially distanced ceremonies.

Gold logo of the Alabama Business Hall of Fame

Seven Named to Alabama Business Hall of Fame for 2020

Seven individuals will be part of the class of 2020 of the Alabama Business Hall of Fame, established in 1973 to honor those who brought lasting fame to the state through their business contributions.