Alumni & Friends

You Are the Bedrock of Our Success

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There are many ways to support the Barefield College of Arts & Sciences — and the impact on our campus, in classrooms and beyond is tremendous. Reach out to a member of our development team to find out how you can be part of our transformative work.

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Joining one of Barefield College’s boards is a great way to support your favorite programs. Meet other alumni and supporters as you build lifelong friendships through your shared love of BCAS and the University.

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JOIN THE RISING TIDE

With your help, we can meet tomorrow’s challenges with unmatched tenacity and resolve. We are already making great strides, and our impact and footprint will grow tremendously.

Our campaign is ambitious — we’re proud of that. Will you help us prepare our future leaders and solve our world’s most pressing problems?

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A LANDMARK CONTRIBUTION TO THE COLLEGE

INVESTING IN FUTURES

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Decades after graduating from The University of Alabama, Frank Barefield’s journey has returned to where it began, this time with a new purpose to inspire future generations through the
J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts & Sciences.

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A Story of Impact

Smith Family Gift Pushes The Rising Tide Over $1 Billion

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Fueled by four generations of love for the arts, the Smith family’s gift will make UA a beacon of artistic expression.

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More Stories of Impact

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New Robert H. McKenzie Fellowship Honors Impactful History Teacher

The Department of History received a $250,000 gift to establish the Robert H. McKenzie Endowed History Faculty Fellowship, an endowment that will enhance a faculty member’s “teaching, research, and service efforts.”


Smith Family Center for the Performing Arts

The Smith Family Center for the Performing Arts will be a premiere performance and learning venue that shapes the next generation of creators, innovators, and artists.

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Notable Alumni

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Without our alumni, there would be no To Kill a Mockingbird or sociobiology. Our alumni are fighting disease, running major corporations, winning prestigious awards, and producing groundbreaking works of art.

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