Arts & Culture

International Prom Shows Off Global Fashions

International Prom Shows Off Global Fashions

The South Asian Society here at The University of Alabama wanted to created a prom night to remember for our international students, but with a twist: to dress in attire from their home countries.

Center to Distribute Dr. Seuss Reading Kits to Black Belt Schools

Center to Distribute Dr. Seuss Reading Kits to Black Belt Schools

The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development, along with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, is promoting the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day by providing Dr. Seuss-themed reading kits to 23 schools in eight counties within the Black Belt region.

UA Professor’s Film to Debut Across Multiple On-Demand Platforms 

UA Professor’s Film to Debut Across Multiple On-Demand Platforms 

When “Service to Man” is released across nearly every major digital platform, viewers may recognize some familiar faces, places and names in the end credits.

Graduate Studio Artists Present Master’s Exhibitions

Graduate Studio Artists Present Master’s Exhibitions

The UA department of art and art history will host a public reception for graduate students Amy Smoot and John Klosterman Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Sella-Granata Art Gallery. Both artists are celebrating their Master of Arts exhibition.

Lectures, Films Highlight Black History Month Activities

Lectures, Films Highlight Black History Month Activities

The University of Alabama’s Crossroads invites the campus and community to participate in events throughout February during Black History Month. The theme this year is “African Americans In Times Of War.”

Dance Alabama! Hits the Road for K-12 School Events

Dance Alabama! Hits the Road for K-12 School Events

For the second year, The University of Alabama student organization Dance Alabama! has joined forces with the Alabama State Council on the Arts as part of the Alabama Touring Artist Program.

UA Colleges Co-Sponsor Festival Spotlighting African Films

UA Colleges Co-Sponsor Festival Spotlighting African Films

The sixth annual Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival, co-sponsored by two University of Alabama colleges, will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa.

From UA to Broadway, Tuscaloosa Native’s Acting Career Has Soared

From UA to Broadway, Tuscaloosa Native’s Acting Career Has Soared

UA alumnus Jake Boyd advises those dreaming of pursuing a career in music theatre that it’s no cakewalk. Although it can be very frustrating, it can also be very rewarding,

UA Museums’ Collections Spotlight: Jivaro Human Hair Girdle

UA Museums’ Collections Spotlight: Jivaro Human Hair Girdle

The Museums’ Collections Spotlight is a monthly feature that highlights an item from The University of Alabama Museums’ Collections.

David (Oggi) Ogburn, Cheryl Lynn. Gelatin silver print.

Elementary Students to Showcase Art at UA’s Paul R. Jones Museum

Fifteen students from Arcadia Elementary School will display their artwork alongside pieces from the Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art at The University of Alabama’s Paul R. Jones Museum from Jan. 10 to Feb. 23.