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Artists Cross Disciplines in Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre

For five straight days — Feb. 26 to March 2 — a masterful showcase of dance, art, music and more will collide in the Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre.

UA Students Raise More Than $248,000 for Children’s of Alabama

UA Students Raise More Than $248,000 for Children’s of Alabama

The University of Alabama Dance Marathon raised $248,796 over the past year for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital at Children’s of Alabama.

‘Die Fledermaus’ Returns to UA Opera Theatre

‘Die Fledermaus’ Returns to UA Opera Theatre

After nearly 30 years, the German operetta returns, but for three performances only.

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100 Alabama Miles Challenge Inspires Alabamians to Get Outside

A statewide program encouraging all Alabamians to live a more active and healthy lifestyle begins its 2019 season with a kickoff event March 2 in Birmingham’s Railroad Park.

Startup Weekend Returns March 1-3

Startup Weekend Returns March 1-3

Do you have a product or service idea but don’t know how to get started? The power behind a business idea is putting action into the idea, and Startup Weekend Tuscaloosa is where those ideas can become reality.

Nonprofits Benefit from UA’s Student-Run Communications Firm

Nonprofits Benefit from UA’s Student-Run Communications Firm

Capstone Agency, The University of Alabama’s nationally affiliated, student-run communications firm, recently held its third annual CreateAthon.

African Films, Oscar-Nominated Local Documentary Highlight Festival

African Films, Oscar-Nominated Local Documentary Highlight Festival

The University of Alabama’s College of Community Health Sciences will co-sponsor the 7th annual Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival Feb. 16 at Central High School. 

UA: A Top Producer of Fulbright Students

UA: A Top Producer of Fulbright Students

For the third time in four years, The University of Alabama was recognized as a Fulbright Top Producing Institution.

UA Autism Outreach Expands with New Lunch-and-Learn Event

UA Autism Outreach Expands with New Lunch-and-Learn Event

The West Alabama Regional Autism Network at The University of Alabama will hold “Autism 101,” its first community outreach event for 2019, Feb. 12.

UA Hosts 17th Annual McCollough Forum for Medical Scholars

UA Hosts 17th Annual McCollough Forum for Medical Scholars

Dr. Richard M. Myers, president of HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, will address students at the 17th annual Susan and Gaylon McCollough Medical Scholars Forum Feb. 8–9.