UA Preview — May 5-11, 2025

BEST BETS

UA Holds Spring Commencement

More than 6,600 degrees were awarded over the weekend during The University of Alabama's spring 2025 commencement. Each year, UA awards around 9,500 degrees, with graduates infusing the state and nation's workforce with highly educated talent.

Why This Matters: A degree from UA has proven to provide an abundant return on investment for graduates. According to the latest economic impact report, UA's 2022-2023 graduating class with a bachelor's degree had an average starting salary that is $25,000 more than the starting salary of those with a high school diploma. The average starting salary increases for those with master's and doctorate degrees.

Summer Construction and Road Closures

Several road closures and lane adjustments will affect campus travel this summer. For the most up-to-date information, check the campus map.

Thousands Contribute to Bama Blitz

More than 1,500 people made gifts to UA during the eighth annual Bama Blitz fundraising campaign.

Why This Matters: More than 1,600 gifts from 1,532 UA supporters in 43 states were made during the crowdfunded, social media-driven campaign. All gifts to Bama Blitz are part of The Rising Tide 2.0 Capital Campaign, UA's 10-year, $1.8 billion effort to elevate the campus to new heights through enhancing scholarships, faculty endowments, facilities and athletics.

For more information, contact David Miller at david.c.miller@ua.edu.

UA Set to Host Summer Camps

UA is offering a variety of youth camps that will provide enriching learning opportunities throughout the summer. For a list of summer camps and registration information, visit the UA Youth Programs website.

EVENTS

Stand Up! Ten Mighty Women Who Made a Change

Open through May 24; Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center

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