Culture & Community

UA ACCESS Support Center Offers Free Online Courses to Grades 7-12

UA ACCESS Support Center Offers Free Online Courses to Grades 7-12

The UA ACCESS Support Center, in collaboration with the Alabama State Department of Education, is offering free online courses to all students in grades 7-12 in the state.

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UA Program Helps Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

The Alabama Small Business Development Center Network, based at The University of Alabama’s Office for Research and Economic Development, is providing direct assistance to small businesses in Alabama in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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UA Libraries Closed Physically but Open Virtually

Due to COVID-19, all University of Alabama Libraries are closed until further notice, but the libraries support of the UA community will continue virtually.

UA Experts Available to Discuss Issues Around K-12 School Closures

UA Experts Available to Discuss Issues Around K-12 School Closures

Faculty at The University of Alabama are available to discuss aspects of continuing the school year remotely across the state.

UA Museums Goes Online to Provide Educational Content

UA Museums Goes Online to Provide Educational Content

UA Museums will begin livestreaming educational content starting March 27.

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With Schools Out, Parents Encouraged to Help Learning Continue

Parents are crucial in maintaining a routine and engaging children in educational activities.

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UA to Host Opioid Overdose Training, Free Narcan Kit Giveaways

A March 25 community event at The University of Alabama will provide free Narcan kits and training on how to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug.

Reading Allies Literacy Program Featured in Bama Blitz

Reading Allies Literacy Program Featured in Bama Blitz

Reading Allies, an innovative reading initiative to improve literacy among elementary school students across Alabama, is the UA Honors College’s passion project for the upcoming Bama Blitz crowdfunding campaign.

UA’s RISE, CrossingPoints Elevates Those with Down Syndrome

UA’s RISE, CrossingPoints Elevates Those with Down Syndrome

UA remains committed to providing transformative opportunities to young children and adults with Down syndrome through two innovative programs.

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Realizing the Dream Lecture Series Set for March 12

The 2020 Realizing the Dream Distinguished Lecture Series, titled VOTE, Everyone and Everywhere, will take place March 12 at 6 p.m. in Stillman College’s Stinson Auditorium, with voter registration and voting rights restoration education beginning at 4:30 p.m.