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Student Wishes Upon an Internship, Dreams of Disney

Student Wishes Upon an Internship, Dreams of Disney

After an internship at Disney during fall and spring of the 2015-16 academic year, Mary Kathryn Poe decided it was where she wanted to end up after she finished her college education. It wasn’t easy, but she made it happen.

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.

Startup Weekend to Bring Tuscaloosa Innovators Together

Startup Weekend to Bring Tuscaloosa Innovators Together

Do you have an idea for a new product or a solution to a problem but don’t know how to get started or who to start with? Startup Weekend Tuscaloosa Feb. 23-25 is where those ideas can become reality.

Million Dollar Band Honored Cartagena During Playoff Games

Million Dollar Band Honored Cartagena During Playoff Games

Stephanie Cartagena couldn’t wait to return to championship form.

HES Major Uses Tragedy to Power Career Ambitions

HES Major Uses Tragedy to Power Career Ambitions

Kaitlyn Jacoby, who will earn a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education Dec. 16 at Coleman Coliseum, was orphaned at the age of 16 after both her mother and father died of cancer.

It’s a Long Race: UA Senior Eager to Begin Career After Late Start

It’s a Long Race: UA Senior Eager to Begin Career After Late Start

Anthony Reed had just finished the welding program at a nearby community college when advisers told him he had potential for more.

Former Wrestling Champ Set to Earn Master’s Degree from UA

Former Wrestling Champ Set to Earn Master’s Degree from UA

Debra Marshall, who will complete her master’s degree in criminology and criminal justice at The University of Alabama in December, has a unique career history that aids in her graduate work: professional wrestling.

A Sweet Taste of Culture for International Students

A Sweet Taste of Culture for International Students

International students experience American Christmas traditions — decorating cookies, making gingerbread houses and singing carols — for the first time.

Computer Science Students Take Home First Place at HackATL

Computer Science Students Take Home First Place at HackATL

A team of College of Engineering students took home first place in a recent business competition.