Events

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Step Into Summer with June Events in Tuscaloosa  

Campus may be quieter in summer, but the community offers many lively events like outdoor concerts and movie screenings.

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Summer 2023 Commencement Date Announced

The University of Alabama will hold a summer commencement ceremony Saturday, Aug. 5, at Coleman Coliseum.

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UA’s K-12 Robotics Competition Reboots

More than 200 K-12 students from across Alabama competed in this year’s robotics competition on campus.

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Marvelous May Events

The spring semester is coming to an end, but the events continue! Read on to find ways to fill your May schedule.

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Annual Bama Blitz Online Fundraising Event Set for April 18-20

Bama Blitz, UA’s annual online fundraising campaign, will launch at noon Central Tuesday, April 18 and conclude Thursday, April 20 at noon Central.

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Public Invited to Participate in the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge

The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development and partner organizations kick off the 2023 season of the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge on April 22 and invite the public to participate in planned events.

UA to Honor 8 Faculty for Research, Creativity

UA to Honor 8 Faculty for Research, Creativity

The annual Faculty Research Day will honor faculty members for their research, scholarship and creative contributions.

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Golf, Tennis Fundraisers Benefit UA RISE Center

The UA RISE Center will host women’s and mixed doubles tennis tournaments and the RISE Tournament of Champions to aid in fundraising efforts to help its students reach their full potential.

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UA Honors Week 2023 Features Tapping on the Mound

UA will celebrate the achievements of outstanding students and faculty during Honors Week, April 3-7, culminating in the Tapping on the Mound ceremony on Honors Day.

Alabama Writers Hall of Fame to Induct Eight March 10

Alabama Writers Hall of Fame to Induct Eight March 10

A reception will be held in the authors’ honor at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The induction ceremony will immediately follow dinner.