A group shot of the Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internship students

New UA Program Prepares Pre-Medical Students for Rural Health Care

The UA College of Community Health Sciences recently welcomed the first class of a new summer program for college students in pre-medical studies who are interested in rural primary care.

A man floating in a space station looking at the camera.

A ‘Roll Tide’ From Space

In an interview, astronaut Bob Hines said his education at the University helped pave the way for the chance to become an astronaut. 

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: UA Online launches new tuition grant to help active-duty military; many people will find a way to take a summer vacation even if it costs more; and UA Early College students are giving back to their community.

U.S. flags line a sidewalk on the Quad at The University of Alabama

UA Online Rolls Out New Tuition Grant to Help Military Students

The University of Alabama Online is launching a new tuition grant to help remove financial barriers for active-duty military service members looking to earn a bachelor’s degree.

A woman is making a textile using traditional Native American tools.

Take Part in Events on and Around Campus This June

Take advantage during the month of June with these events in Tuscaloosa.

A Message from the President – May 31, 2022

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Welcome to summer! Summer term classes begin today with many UA students engaged in empowering coursework to further their educational goals. The 2022 Bama Bound experience also begins today, welcoming incoming students and their families. Our freshmen and transfer students won’t be the only new faces at the Capstone this

Summer Brings the Chance for Thunderstorms

Summer Brings the Chance for Thunderstorms

As summer temperatures rise in Alabama, so do the chances for pop-up thunderstorms.

An SUV with a The University of Alabama logo on a racetrack.

UA EcoCAR Team Finishes Strong in National Vehicle Contest

A team of students from The University of Alabama racked up several awards in the nation’s premier automotive engineering competition.

The exterior of B B Comer Hall

Record Number of UA Students Earn Gilman Scholarships

A record number of UA students were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship with 21 selected to participate in study abroad programs during the most recent application cycle.

Six paper cranes are folded and sitting on a black background. One crane is coral pink, one is lavender, one is tan, two are multicolored and one is folded on Hiragana practice paper.

‘More than Folding Paper’: a Look at Origami

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning how to make origami.