Alligator spotted by Dr. Scott Jones

Is the American Alligator Population in Tuscaloosa Increasing?

Is the population of American alligators increasing in West Alabama? A UA instructor says not necessarily.

A woman is swimming the backstroke, with one arm getting ready to paddle. Crimson and white lane lines are also shown in the pool.

Crimson Tide Rolls All the Way to the Summer Olympics

4 current UA student-athletes and 17 alumni are representing 13 countries in this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Back-to-School Checklist: 8 Things to Do to Get Ready for Fall

Back-to-School Checklist: 8 Things to Do to Get Ready for Fall

Fall semester is just around the corner. Are you ready?

Two girls pose in front of a bronze elephant statue named Tuska.

Picture Perfect: Top 10 Places on UA’s Campus to Snap Photos

The University of Alabama is well-known as one of the best college campuses in the country, but it offers more than just academics and athletics. Tucked within the campus are hidden gems for a picture-perfect social media post. Whether it’s your first time on campus, posing for graduation photos, or just looking for a nice place to

The letters Q&A and portrait of Quin Kelly over a chalkboard with question marks drawn in chalk

Q&A with Graduate Student Association President Quinvarlio Kelly

After Kelly helped bring it back to life, the GSA is poised to continue growing and connecting graduate students in the coming year.

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Don’t Strike Out!

Don’t strike out when it comes to your safety. Follow these simple tips for staying safe during a thunderstorm.

Ancient fossilized Alabama shark teeth

Alabama Fossil Excursions Kick off Just in Time for Shark Week

The landlocked Alabama Black Belt isn’t where someone would expect to find fossilized shark teeth, but there are plenty to be found.

A student collecting a water sample from a pond while another student takes notes

UA Receives Study Abroad Award to Study Water Access, Quality

UA, Tuskegee University and the Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia, will investigate water quality, access, expansion and cultural diversity in Alabama and Barranquilla, Colombia.

Don’t Let a Happy Independence Day Turn Into a Trip to the ER

Don’t Let a Happy Independence Day Turn Into a Trip to the ER

If you plan to use fireworks to celebrate, follow these tips to make sure it’s a safe holiday.

two female students and one male student stand wearing masks with their left arms flexing to show bandaids where they received the covid-19 vaccine

Why I Got Vaccinated: Students Share Their Stories Part 2

Get the facts on the COVID-19 vaccine, and make the decision that’s right for you and our herd.