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UA Preview — April 28-May 4, 2025

UA hold spring commencement, more than 1,500 contribute to annual Bama Blitz and much more. Continue reading UA Preview — April 28-May 4, 2025

MEDIA ASSETS & RESOURCES

Staff members in the Department of Communications are ready to help members of the media who are looking for subject matter experts or covering a story on the UA campus. Direct questions to Alex House.

Feltman is a specialist in art and architecture of medieval Europe who worked on the Notre Dame Cathedral restoration research.

Maddox studies how social media contributes to viral pop culture moments, and how brands use social media to capitalize on them.

Burkhardt is a clinical psychologist specializing in how time changes and the resulting longer days can affect a person’s mood.

Latest News Releases

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More Than 1,500 People Make Gifts During Eighth Annual Bama Blitz 

The theme for this year’s Bama Blitz, “The Crimson Countdown,” was inspired by the excitement of game shows.

UA Capstone College of Nursing Hosts Mass Casualty Disaster Simulation

UA Capstone College of Nursing Hosts Mass Casualty Disaster Simulation

Around 150 students experienced a realistic response to a complex mass casualty incident.

A group of graduation caps at a commencement ceremony

Statement on Spring 2025 Commencement

President Donald J. Trump will visit to deliver a spring commencement address in a special ceremony May 1.

Bama Blitz’s ‘The Crimson Countdown’ Set for April 15-17

Bama Blitz’s ‘The Crimson Countdown’ Set for April 15-17

UA’s annual fundraising campaign kicks off at noon April 15.

Big Al and a golfer at a previous RISE Tournament of Champions

UA RISE Center Hosts Annual Golf, Silent Auction Fundraisers

The UA RISE Center will host the RISE Tournament of Champions golf fundraiser April 24-25 and CHIP in for RISE April 29.

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4 UA Students Named Goldwater Scholars

UA led all SEC universities with four students named Goldwater Scholars.


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