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Be Ready: Severe Weather Forecasted for Friday, March 14, and Saturday, March 15

Be Ready: Severe Weather Forecasted for Friday, March 14, and Saturday, March 15

Know what to do, where to seek shelter and where to get weather information and alerts.

University of Alabama Hockey Teams Head to Nationals

University of Alabama Hockey Teams Head to Nationals

The women’s Amateur Athletic Union club hockey team is going to nationals in their inaugural season.

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Student Orgs Collaborate for 24-hour CreateAthon Aiding Nonprofits

Students collaborated for 24 hours to create strategic plans for the nonprofits they serve during CreateAthon.

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Spring Break 2025: Campus Hours 

See hours of operation for critical campus services during spring break 2025.

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Crimson Odyssey Program Addresses Both Sides of Mentoring

The program creates more opportunities for students by training faculty mentors.

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Save on Coffee by Taking Afternoon Power Nap

Taking a 15-20 minute afternoon nap can beat a cup of coffee for a jolt of alertness.

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Social Media, Mental Health and Body Image

Social media platforms are not going anywhere, but we can act — both as individuals and as a community — to help decrease the adverse effects.

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UA Preview — March 3-9, 2025

UA again named Top Fulbright Producer, new residency to address state’s shortage of psychiatrists and much more.

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UA to Hold Spring 2025 Commencement May 2-4

About 6,000 candidates will participate in eight ceremonies.

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UA Hosts Rural High School Counselor Drive-In

UA hosted 20 high school counselors from rural Alabama to learn more about the college experience at the Capstone.

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Faculty and Staff Accolades for Spring 2025

This spring roundup includes the Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Awards, an album release and more.