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UA Faculty and Staff Share Summer Reading Picks

June 16, 2021

UA faculty and administrators share the books they are looking forward to reading this summer.

Blooming around the President’s Mansion, tulips and other flowers brighten the days of students, faculty and staff.

Spotted by the Quad! A female owl made a nest and had owlets in 2020 in one of the trees on the Quad.

Vibrant as ever, the petunias can be found only in select areas of campus.

Lizards and geckos are commonly seen around campus.

Magnolia blossoms dot the campus, blooming primarily in spring and summer.

Have you seen the cherry blossom trees by McLure Library, across from Bryant-Denny Stadium? The trees bloom annually in the spring.

Azaleas bloom all around campus, particularly around the President’s Mansion and Crimson Promenade.

UA students get to enjoy all seasons at the Capstone.

Bumblebees, butterflies and more can be found around campus and the UA Arboretum.

You can’t step foot on the Quad without seeing at least one of these furry inhabitants. Several squirrel species are found on campus.

Framing Gorgas House, the tree in front of the building continues to grow each year.

Known as “The Grand Perfection,” this tulip variety is truly a UA bloom.

Originally used as a water source during the early campus years, Marr’s Spring continues to attract students to its scenic location.

Located in front of Doster Hall, students can sit among some of the brightest flowers on campus.

Game days on the Quad are some of our favorite days, but the falling of the leaves in late October is just another reason to love the Quad.

The Best Nature Photos on Campus for World Nature Photography Day

Campus offers abundant choices to grab some scenic shots for World Nature Photography Day on June 15.

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Dean’s List Students Named for UA Spring 2021 Term

June 14, 2021

The UA Spring 2021 Dean’s and President’s lists recognizes 11,813 full-time undergraduate students.

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6 Need-to-Know Tips Before Attending Bama Bound

June 10, 2021

Check out a few helpful tips before attending your Bama Bound session.

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UA Ascends in Best Delegate Model UN World Division Rankings

June 9, 2021

UA’s Model UN team moved up 10 spots in the 2020-2021 North American College Model UN World Division rankings.

Art Alumni, Faculty and Students Combine Forces in Hotel Mural Project

June 9, 2021

The dramatic, large-scale mural is a prominent feature in Tuscaloosa’s new Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel.

Juneteenth activist Opal Lee and Dr. Nikita Harris, assistant professor of communication and chair of the Juneteenth observation for BFSA.

Celebrate Juneteenth with the Black Faculty and Staff Association

June 8, 2021

The University of Alabama’s Black Faculty and Staff Association is celebrating the 156th observance of Juneteenth.

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University Town Center Offers Summer Parking, More Dining to Come

June 7, 2021

As summer gets underway at the Capstone, the restaurants that make up University Town Center along University Boulevard are kicking into high gear offering a new summer only parking option.

UA Students Earn Gilman International Scholarships

June 3, 2021

Four UA students have received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to participate in study abroad programs during the 2021-2022 academic year.

A bust of Paul Bryant in front of a digital display in the Bryant Museum

Paul W. Bryant Museum Joins UA Museums

June 3, 2021

The Paul W. Bryant Museum joins a group of several museums and research departments overseen by the College of Arts and Sciences.