Community Affairs News Archive
Middle Schoolers Demonstrate ‘Science in Action’ During 2023 STEM Showcase
by Dr. Elisabetta Zengaro Communications Specialist, Division of Community Affairs The Tuscaloosa community rallied to support middle schoolers’ scientific discoveries during the 2023 STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Showcase on Jan. 28 at the Bryant Conference Center, during which the winning projects were also announced. “It is quite inspiring to see such imagination and […]
Realizing the Dream Concert Featured Acclaimed Gospel Artist Tasha Cobbs Leonard
by Sophia Xiong Graduate Assistant, CCBP GRAMMY® Award-winning singer and songwriter Tasha Cobbs Leonard brought a top-notch performance to the 33rd Realizing the Dream Concert on Jan. 15. Her powerful voice and message drew a sellout crowd to Moody Music Concert Hall to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This […]
Honoré Stresses Importance of Leadership During Banquet Honoring Legacy Award Recipients
2023 Realizing the Dream Legacy Award recipients include Christopher Gill, right, recipient of the Horizon Award; Lt. General Willie J. Williams (Ret), second from left, recipient of the Call to Conscience Award; and Lt. Colonel George Hardy (Ret), not pictured, recipient of the Mountaintop Award. Accepting the award on behalf of Lt. Colonel Hardy are […]
Realizing the Dream Committee Announces 2023 Events and Activities
by Diane Kennedy-Jackson Publications Coordinator The Realizing the Dream planning committee has announced the 2023 Realizing the Dream theme and activities. The theme for the events will be “Realizing the Dream Through Commitment and Sacrifice.” Each year’s theme is selected by the Realizing the Dream Committee, which includes representatives from Shelton State Community College, Stillman […]
Vision Days Legacy Supports Students’ Success
by Dr. Elisabetta Zengaro Communications Specialist, Division of Community Affairs College is a time of transition for high school students, and the Vision Days Legacy program aids that transition by connecting students with resources and programs to support their success once they arrive at The University of Alabama. Established in October 2020, the Legacy program […]
UA Reaches 95 Percent of United Way Campaign Goal; Campaign Continues Through End of Year
by Dr. Elisabetta Zengaro Communication Specialist, Division of Community Affairs With the holiday season approaching, the UA United Way Campaign leadership announced giving to the 2022 campaign has reached 95% of the $405,000 goal. Dr. Colleen Geary and Dr. James Hardin, campaign co-chairs, shared during the UA United Way Campaign celebration on the Autherine Lucy […]
High School Seniors Experience College Life During Vision Days
by Dr. Elisabetta Zengaro Communications Specialist, Division of Community Affairs High School seniors from across Alabama visited The University of Alabama for a firsthand experience of college life and the application process during fall Vision Days from September-October. “It’s a good experience,” said Samya Jones, senior from Hamilton High School. “I’m learning new things, and […]
Vision Days Hosts Inaugural FAFSA Night
by Dr. Elisabetta Zengaro Communications Specialist, Division of Community Affairs Sophia Xiong CCBP Graduate Assistant High school seniors are one step closer to graduation, thanks to Vision Days’ inaugural Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Night held in the Math and Science Education Building at The University of Alabama on Oct. 27. Hosted by […]
Roll the Vote Encourages Voter Registration Ahead of Midterm Elections
by Dr. Elisabetta Zengaro Communications Specialist, Division of Community Affairs Encouraging UA students, faculty and staff to cast their ballots on Nov. 8, UA Vote Everywhere and the Crossroads Civic Engagement Center collaborated with campus partners located in the Student Center to host Roll the Vote, a multi-day voter registration and absentee ballot information drive […]