Culture & Community

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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.

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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.

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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.

Methos Wins 2020 Harper Lee Prize

Methos Wins 2020 Harper Lee Prize

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Victor Methos, author of “The Hallows,” will receive The University of Alabama School of Law’s 2020 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction during a virtual ceremony. “On the 10th anniversary of the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction, I am grateful to the selection committee for choosing a novel that clearly illustrates the role of

UA Libraries: Faculty Resources for Alternative Instruction

UA Libraries: Faculty Resources for Alternative Instruction

UA Libraries’ staff and resources can help UA faculty teaching hybrid courses, and save UA students money on textbooks.

Bama Bug Fest Goes on the Web

Bama Bug Fest Goes on the Web

The second Bama Bug Fest will live stream on Facebook and YouTube starting July 7.

UA Libraries Begin Staggered Reopening

UA Libraries Begin Staggered Reopening

The University of Alabama Libraries will begin to physically reopen starting June 30.

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UA to Hold 2020 Spring and Summer Commencement July 31-Aug. 2

The University of Alabama will hold joint spring and summer commencement exercises over three days beginning Friday, July 31, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

UA to Help Bring Computer Sciences to Alabama High Schools

UA to Help Bring Computer Sciences to Alabama High Schools

A collaborative project between The University of Alabama and several statewide partners was awarded a nearly $4 million grant to bring computer science education to Alabama K-12 schools.

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UA Theatre and Dance Releases Online Performances, Lessons

While live performances and instruction on campus are paused, the UA Department of Theatre and Dance is releasing weekly performances and lessons through two new video series.