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Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: UA’s Women Students

Have UA women changed through the decades? You decide. Continue reading Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: UA’s Women Students

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How to Ace Your Next Research Paper

Here’s your guide to using campus resources to make your next assignment a success. Continue reading How to Ace Your Next Research Paper

UA Preview — March 18-24, 2024

UA Preview — March 18-24, 2024

UA students earn prestigious space and aviation fellowships, researcher studies “Doomsday Glacier” and much more. Continue reading UA Preview — March 18-24, 2024

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3 UA Students Awarded Brooke Owens Fellowships

Three UA students were among 47 from around the nation selected for the prestigious Brooke Owens Fellowship. Continue reading 3 UA Students Awarded Brooke Owens Fellowships

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Enrollment Process Open for Capstone Learning Academy

UA employees and students can begin enrolling their children in the Capstone Learning Academy. Continue reading Enrollment Process Open for Capstone Learning Academy

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A Tribute to Dr. Lena Prewitt

Dr. Lena (Burrell) Prewitt, an educator dedicated to advancing knowledge, truth and equality and The University of Alabama’s first Black female professor, died Feb. 14 at the age of 92.  Continue reading A Tribute to Dr. Lena Prewitt

Wow, Look at the Time!

Wow, Look at the Time!

Daylight Saving Time is here, and that means clocks across UA’s campus get a little extra attention. Continue reading Wow, Look at the Time!

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Spring Break 2024: Campus Hours  

Find out what’s open on campus during spring break. Continue reading Spring Break 2024: Campus Hours  

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5 Things to Know About the Career Center

Learn where to refer your students for free career help on campus. Continue reading 5 Things to Know About the Career Center

Four students stand on stage during an announcement of The Rising Tide 2.0 capital campaign.

Raising the Bar: UA Increases Capital Campaign Goal to $1.8 Billion

UA is now embarking on The Rising Tide 2.0, aiming for an unprecedented $1.8 billion. Continue reading Raising the Bar: UA Increases Capital Campaign Goal to $1.8 Billion

UA Preview — March 4-10, 2024

UA Preview — March 4-10, 2024

Capital Campaign sets new goal, UA hosts women’s wheelchair national championships and much more. Continue reading UA Preview — March 4-10, 2024

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Reacting to an Active Threat

Active threats are rare, but you should still be prepared to react in case one happens. Continue reading Reacting to an Active Threat