Mary Virginia McKinley stands with Dr. Gray six feet apart beside the fountains

Robotics Contest Awardee Returns to UA 9 Years Later as a Freshman

In 2011, third grader Mary Virginia McKinley competed in UA’s first-ever robotics competition. Now she is studying computer science.

A classroom in a early learning center.

UA to Launch Early Learning Initiative at Gadsden in January 2021

UA’s College of Education will launch the UA Early Learning Initiative at Gadsden in January 2021 at the University’s Gadsden Center.

American flags wave on the UA quad.

UA Honors Veterans with Joint Veterans Day Ceremony

UA’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs will join other local organizations to honor veterans at the annual Tuscaloosa Veterans Day Ceremony.

The Wellness Walls for Art, a new program designed to fill the waiting areas at the University Medical Center with bright and vibrant paintings

UA Operations and On-Campus Services Continue After Nov. 20

As in-person classes transition to remote learning beginning Nov. 20, the University will remain open and continue with normal operations.

Elroy Johnson, a journalism graduate student sitting on bench

Student Documentary Wins Best Student Film at DC Black Film Festival

Master of Journalism student Elroy Johnson’s documentary follows three Black teenagers in a Dallas, Texas STEM program.

an arch of red and white balloons outside the entrance to the new Intercultural diversity center in the ferguson student center

UA’s Intercultural Diversity Center Gets New Centralized Location

Now housed on the second floor of the Ferguson Student Center, the center offers weekly programming as well as informal gathering space.

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Finalists for Dean of Social Work to Meet Campus Nov. 9-12

Candidates will engage with student, staff and faculty groups and make a Zoom presentation to the campus community from 9-10 a.m. CST each day.

two lampost banners reading "Where legends are made" set against bright-color autumn leaves in the trees

Graduate Application Fees Waived During Free App Week

The University of Alabama Graduate School is waiving application fees for prospective graduate students Nov. 8 to 15.

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Let Your Fingers do the Talking in an Emergency

You can now contact 911 via text if you are unable to make a call.