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Historian who Chronicled Black Panther Party’s Alabama Roots Featured

Historian who Chronicled Black Panther Party’s Alabama Roots Featured

The University of Alabama’s Graduate History Association is hosting its 10th annual “Power and Struggle Conference” featuring prominent civil rights historian Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries as its keynote speaker.

New Partnership Allows Students to Vote in Every Election

New Partnership Allows Students to Vote in Every Election

The Capstone has officially partnered with TurboVote, an online service that allows people to vote in every local, state and federal election that they qualify for in all 50 states.

UA Freshman Receives Congressional Honor for Service

UA Freshman Receives Congressional Honor for Service

After more than 200 hours of service and earning a Congressional medal, Sara Lang is eager to explore new volunteer opportunities as she begins her college career at UA.

Flag Display Commemorates 9/11

The UA chapter of Young Americans for Freedom displayed American flags as part of the 9/11: Never Forget Project.

High-Achieving Freshman Class, Graduate School Growth Highlight UA Enrollment

High-Achieving Freshman Class, Graduate School Growth Highlight UA Enrollment

A talented freshman class that includes more than 180 incoming National Merit Scholars headlines The University of Alabama’s enrollment numbers for fall 2018.

Two UA Adapted Athletes Earn First International Medals

Two UA Adapted Athletes Earn First International Medals

After three torn ACLs, Katharina Lang’s club basketball career was over. With UA’s adapted athletics program, she has a new career, competing and medaling alongside her teammates.

UA Dance Marathon Reaches $1 Million Milestone for Hospital

UA Dance Marathon Reaches $1 Million Milestone for Hospital

Children’s of Alabama honored The University of Alabama Dance Marathon program today for donating more than $1 million to the hospital over a seven-year period by presenting the organization with a recognition plaque on the Pillars of the Community display in the hospital.

UA Kicks Off Flu Shot Campaign

UA Kicks Off Flu Shot Campaign

The annual flu shot campaign kicks off Sept. 12 and continues through late November with free flu shots provided at locations across campus.

UA Alumna, Miss D.C. Proudly Carrying Flag for Women in Tech

UA Alumna, Miss D.C. Proudly Carrying Flag for Women in Tech

Allison Farris, who was crowned Miss District of Columbia earlier this year, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in management information systems at UA and has worked as a software developer for Microsoft for three years.