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UA Preview — May 5-11, 2025

More than 6,600 degrees awarded during spring commencement, summer construction and road closures, and much more. Continue reading UA Preview — May 5-11, 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.

Abbott is an entomology expert studying insects and shares his knowledge about nature and conservation.

Knowlden studies sleeping habits and the mental effects afternoon naps can have.

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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