University of Alabama facts for kids
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| Type | Flagship Public university Sea-grant Space-grant |
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| Established | 1831 |
| Endowment | $631.95 million |
| President | Stuart R. Bell |
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1,175 |
| Students | 36,155 (Fall 2014) |
| Undergraduates | 30,754 (Fall 2014) |
| Postgraduates | 5,401 (Fall 2014) |
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| Campus | Urban (small city); 1,970 acres (800 ha) |
| Battle Cry | Roll Tide |
| Colors | Crimson & White |
| Nickname | Crimson Tide |
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| Mascot | Big Al |
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The University of Alabama (UA) is a university in the U.S. state of Alabama. The University of Alabama is in the city of Tuscaloosa. People can usually just say Alabama or UA for short when they are talking about the University.
UA opened in 1831 and now about 35,000 students study there. UA is one of the three largest universities in Alabama. Auburn University and University of Alabama at Birmingham are the other two main schools in Alabama. Students study many things at UA, such as liberal arts, science, engineering, communication, engineering, education, social work, nursing, human sciences (such as fashion design) and law. People study to get bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees and doctorates at Alabama. Also, graduates can get an Education Specialist degree.
Many people have heard about the University of Alabama because it has many good sports teams. These sports teams are called the Crimson Tide. The football team from UA has won the national football championship 12 times in the past 83 years and play at Bryant–Denny Stadium.
In 1963, Alabama Gov. George Wallace announced in his inaugural address, "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever" as his policy. He personally blocked the door to Foster Auditorium at the University of Alabama to prevent the enrollment of two black students. He moved aside only when confronted by General Henry Graham of the Alabama National Guard, who was ordered by President John F. Kennedy to intervene.
Images for kids
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View of the Quad in 1859. The Rotunda can be seen at center, with the halls visible in the background. All buildings depicted were destroyed on April 4, 1865.
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A view of either Tuomey Hall or Oliver-Barnard Hall, one of the first buildings constructed after the university reopened after the Civil War, in 1907
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George Wallace's "stand in the schoolhouse door" to attempt to stop integration of other races at the University of Alabama.
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Foster Auditorium and Malone-Hood Plaza today. Lucy Clock Tower is in the foreground.
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Denny Chimes on the Quad
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The Alabama Museum of Natural History at Smith Hall
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School of Medicine – Tuscaloosa Branch
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Shelby Hall is the center of the Science and Engineering Complex, a 1,000,000 sq.ft teaching and research facility.
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Fraternity Row, c. 1943
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Bryant–Denny Stadium in 2010
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"The Strip" during a home game in 2006. Located adjacent to Bryant-Denny Stadium and the campus
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A view of some campus buildings during seasonal tailgating, 2008. Denny Chimes visible in the background
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Alabama para niños
