College of Arts and Sciences

‘All My Life I’ve Only Been a Student of Anthropology’

‘All My Life I’ve Only Been a Student of Anthropology’

Recently elected to the National Academy of Sciences, Dr. William Dressler discusses his career.

Denny Chimes with a tree partially covering the chimes.

Emeritus Professor Elected To National Academy of Sciences

Dr. William Dressler, professor emeritus, was recently elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences.

Flowers in front of Denny Chimes

Six UA Faculty Receive Fulbright Awards

Awardees will teach and research across the globe in the coming months as part of the prestigious Fulbright program.

LeAnna Roberts wearing a red graduation cap in front of Bryant-Denny Stadium

16-Year-Old UA Grad: ‘I’ve Always Been Treated Like a Regular Student’

At 16, many are thinking about getting their driver’s license or taking the ACT. LeAnna Roberts, however, is thinking about her graduation from UA.

Joe Minter walks through an art exhibit in his yard.

UA-Created Digital Exhibition of Alabama Artist Publicly Available

A project to digitally display and preserve the work of a well-regarded Birmingham artist has launched, drawing international attention.

UA to Honor 8 Faculty for Research, Creativity

UA to Honor 8 Faculty for Research, Creativity

The annual Faculty Research Day will honor faculty members for their research, scholarship and creative contributions.

gorgas house

History Students Mashup Past and Future for Slow Art Day

Dr. Sharony Green’s students are bringing a global art event to campus.

Beneath the Earth, Ancient Ocean Floor Likely Surrounds the Core

Beneath the Earth, Ancient Ocean Floor Likely Surrounds the Core

Through global-scale seismic imaging of Earth’s innards, research led by The University of Alabama revealed a layer between the core and the mantle that is likely a dense, yet thin, sunk ocean floor, a new study reveals.

Headshots of Skylar Elliott and Riley Nold.

Two UA Students Named Goldwater Scholars

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program has selected two UA students as Goldwater Scholars for 2023-2024.

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Dewar Named UA’s SEC Achievement Award Winner

Dr. Andrew Raffo Dewar, professor of interdisciplinary arts, was named the 2023 SEC Faculty Achievement Award winner for UA.