A graphic which shows the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning

Tornado Watch vs. Warning: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning? Find out so you’ll be ready for severe weather.

Books in a library.

School Librarians Encouraged to Apply for Book Bonanza

The School of Library and Information Studies is kicking off its annual Book Bonanza for the Black Belt (and Beyond), awarding thousands of new books to public school libraries in the state.

actors performing Sweeney Todd on live stage

Theatre and Dance Students Take the Stage This Spring

From Sherlock Holmes to Elle Woods, from classical ballet to modern jazz, UA theatre and dance students and faculty embrace the mysterious, the fun and the beautiful.

A map of Alabama showing a slight risk for severe weather for the western half of the state.

Severe Weather Forecasted for Feb. 17: Be Prepared

The National Weather Service is predicting a slight risk (level 2 out of 5) of damaging straight-line winds up to 60 mph, and a few possible tornadoes for Tuscaloosa County Thursday.

Students dancing during a previous BAMAthon event

Dust off Your Dancing Shoes: BAMAthon Returns In Person Feb. 19

BAMAthon, UA’s annual 12-hour dance marathon that raises proceeds for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in Birmingham, will return in person Feb. 19 to The University of Alabama Student Center.

A close-up of a UA doctoral student wearing glasses with the ingestion monitor attached.

UA Technology to Aid National Nutrition Study

A wearable device that tracks diet developed by researchers at The University of Alabama will be used as part of a study of individual nutritional responses.

The Burnum Award event poster with general information about the event

Burnum Award Winners Honored, Provide Lectures Feb. 21

The 2019 and 2020 recipients of the Burnum Distinguished Faculty Award will be honored and provide lectures during a special ceremony Feb. 21.

A student using a laptop computer

UA Selected for U.S. Cyber Command Network

The University of Alabama is partnering with the United States Cyber Command to improve the experience of students readying for a career in cyber security.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: A new research center at UA will promote the health and well-being of individuals and communities affected by substance use disorders; acclaimed movies will be featured during the 10th annual Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival; and younger adults are rethinking relationships because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

photograph of the Quad looking peaceful and empty of people through the trees

UA Named Tree Campus USA for Seventh Consecutive Year

The honor reflects highly on the University and its employees who keep the campus beautiful and sustainable.