UA students to give back during semester break
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – Dec. 14
Some University of Alabama students want to help folks in other communities before heading home for the holiday. Abby Greenwell is more experienced than the average college student when it comes to an alternative winter break. “I’ve been on two trips in Alabama, a trip to Florida. This will be my third trip internationally.” Friday, she made sure paperwork is in order for her next trip. Saturday, the University of Alabama senior leads a small group of students who’ll bring medical supplies and provide other assistance to people in the Dominican Republic.
Employees with UA REACH program make stockings for Live Beyond
WAFF-NBC (Huntsville) – Dec. 14
A group from the RISE center early childhood education program at the University of Alabama are making sure kids won’t go without this holiday season. The Christmas spirit is on full display at the University of Alabama’s RISE Center.
PHOTOS: University of Alabama Fall Commencement
Tuscaloosa News – Dec. 15
Jalen Hurts acknowledges a thunderous cheer as he is announced as a graduate of the School of Communication during the University of Alabama’s Fall Commencement Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 in Coleman Coliseum.
PHOTOS: Mortarboards at UA Graduation
Tuscaloosa News – Dec. 15
Graduates express themselves with messages and decorations atop their mortarboards during the University of Alabama’s Fall Commencement Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 in Coleman Coliseum.
A degree of accomplishment as UA students graduate
Tuscaloosa News – Dec. 15
The University of Alabama awarded more than 2,700 degrees Saturday during fall commencement exercises at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.
Grant to fund University of Alabama study of dementia caregiver support app
Alabama News Center – Dec. 13
The national Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has funded a joint project between the University of Alabama and Florida International University to test the efficacy of a web and mobile application designed for dementia caregivers.
Plenty of seasonal events to choose from this weekend
Tuscaloosa News – Dec. 15
The holiday season kicks into high gear this weekend in Tuscaloosa with a lighted boat parade, a singalong, a ballet and, of course Charles Dickens … The Alabama Choir School’s winter concert will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday in the concert hall of the Moody Music Building, 810 Second Ave., on the the University of Alabama campus.
University of Alabama fall 2018 graduate list
Tuscaloosa News – Dec. 16
Complete listing of candidates for fall 2018 graduation at the University of Alabama.
UA Opera Theatre to perform classic tale Sunday
Tuscaloosa News – Dec. 16
As “The Nutcracker” is to dance troupes, and “A Christmas Carol” to theater companies, so is “Amahl and the Night Visitors” to opera. The holiday standards ring heart-warming notes of tradition and familiarity, the comfort that can be found returning home … The annual performances by UA Opera Theatre, begun in 2016, are free to encourage audiences of all ages, according to Paul Houghtaling, coordinator of voice and director of opera at the University of Alabama School of Music.
UA to hold commencement ceremonies
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – Dec. 14 and 15
It’s why universities place the student first in student-athlete. And Saturday’s graduation at the Capstone helps prove it. More than 30 student-athletes are set to graduate at the University of Alabama on Saturday. It’s a proud accomplishment that you can see here from a previous graduation. WBRC spoke to an all-American offensive lineman who is happy to receive his degree in marketing alongside his teammates and some 2,200 other graduates.
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra presenting holiday concert tonight
Tuscaloosa News – Dec. 17
Even a season encapsulated as “Malice and Majesty” can be broad enough to encompass Christmas music, according to Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra Music Director Adam Flatt … The community chorus is named for the late Fred Prentice, a UA School of Music professor who founded it, and co-founded another holiday tradition, “Hilaritas.” Last year, the Shelton State Singers joined the mix, led by Director J.F. Mark Brown.
University of Alabama to offer state’s first MFA in dance program
Yellowhammer News – Dec. 15
The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance will offer the state’s first Master of Fine Arts in dance program starting in fall 2020.
University of Alabama Gymnastics hosts Stallings RISE Center holiday play date
Alabama News Center – Dec. 15
The University of Alabama gymnastics team welcomed a group of special guests to the Frances Smith Practice Facility recently, hosting its annual holiday play date for the children of the Stallings RISE Center.
UA student athletes graduate during commencement ceremonies
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Dec. 15
Congratulations are in order because the University of Alabama held commencement this weekend, and more than 30 UA student athletes across all sports took part, 15 being Alabama football players. Now that those guys have their degrees it’s back to practice for the second day with full focus on preparing for: the Orange Bowl against Oklahoma.
WATCH: Alabama students, fans give Jalen Hurts a thunderous ovation at graduation
Saturday Down South – Dec. 15
Jalen Hurts is an absolute legend in Tuscaloosa, and the backup Alabama quarterback only added to his story with an incredible come-from-behind win in the SEC Championship Game earlier this month … As you can see below, Hurts graduated from Alabama on Saturday, and the ovation he received from fellow students and fans was incredible.
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