In Honor of Elephants: Photo Tour of Our Campus Herd

World Elephant Day is officially Aug. 12, but every day is elephant day at the Capstone.

Five students posing for a photo during a past Weeks of Welcome event

Weeks of Welcome Returns with a Splash Aug. 15

The start of a new school year at the Capstone means it’s time for the highly anticipated Weeks of Welcome starting Aug. 15.

Two people pose for a photo in front of a giant tortoise.

How I Spent My Summer Break: UA Community Shares Stories

From interning in Washington, D.C., to hiking in the Galapagos, UA faculty, staff and students had a busy summer.

Three women sitting on a black bench outside are chatting. Each woman has a laptop.

New Semester, Fresh Start: Get Involved on Campus This Fall

The start of the semester is the best time to dive in and find student organizations and opportunities to get engaged and make friends on campus.

Denny Chimes

Welcome Back to Campus: Here’s What’s New and Changed

Get caught up on what changes to expect for major campus services this fall.

a view of six students eating on the terrace at Lakeside Dining Hall

New Food, Beverage Options to Enjoy This Fall

Several new options for grabbing a quick bite or coffee on and off campus will be available this fall.

Ring-necked snake

Spiders, Snakes and Dirt: Phobia Class Turns Fear into Fascination

Many Americans have phobias — an extreme, irrational, or aversive fear of something. Most often phobias are something in the natural world, but are they unfounded?

Crimson Tide Takes on the Tokyo Paralympics

Crimson Tide Takes on the Tokyo Paralympics

The University of Alabama will be well-represented at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics with six current and 12 former UA adapted athletes competing. Representing three countries, the student-athletes and one assistant UA coach will take center stage Aug. 24 through Sept. 5 to compete in several events, while a UA staff member will serve as an

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Busy Summer? Us, Too: Catch up with UA’s Top Stories Since May

Here’s a roundup of the biggest UA news stories from May, June and July. 

Student Quin Kelly receiving his Covid Vaccine

UMC to Offer Saturday Vaccine Clinics in August

Members of the UA community will have three opportunities to do their part to Protect Our Herd when University Medical Center offers Saturday COVID-19 vaccine clinics starting Aug. 7.