A University of Alabama graduate student poses near her workspace in a biolgoical research lab.

Tears Turn to Success for Graduate Student

Jennie Thies starts her fourth year with more confidence after winning a highly competitive national grant, the NIH Diversity Research Supplement, a two-year pre-doctoral fellowship that covers tuition and health care and provides a stipend supporting her research in the Caldwell Lab.

Students pose with administrators to show off their Randall Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award plaques.

Randall Outstanding Undergrad Research Awards Recognize Innovation

The Randall Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award Program recognizes the best research activity conducted by undergraduate students at The University of Alabama.

A photo of Megan Deloach holding her acceptance letter from The University of Alabama

Student with Down Syndrome Looking Forward to Starting Classes at UA

Megan Deloach will begin taking classes at The University of Alabama this fall as part of the CrossingPoints Certificate in Occupational Studies program. For the past two summers, she has participated in CrossingPoints Summer Bridge Program to get her ready. See her story on ABC 33/40.

Traveling Tuscaloosa: A Look at Local Road Work

Traveling Tuscaloosa: A Look at Local Road Work

Road closures, detours and orange traffic barrels have become part of the daily commute with major road projects taking place at some of the most traveled sections of Tuscaloosa.

U A safety reminder what to do in case of a medical emergency

Monthly Safety Reminder: What to do in Case of a Medical Emergency

On the first Wednesday of each month (unless inclement weather is expected), the University tests its emergency notification systems, including UA Alerts, the public address system and digital signage. In addition to notification tests, the University provides monthly safety tips and information to help the UA community be prepared in different types of emergency situations.

students moving belongings from cars to dorms

Traffic Reminders for Move-in, Sorority Recruitment Days

Be aware of changing traffic patterns during August as students return.

Commencement Ceremony with Dr. Bell at the podium

Summer 2019 Graduates Announced at UA

The University of Alabama will award some 1,514 degrees during summer commencement Aug. 3. With a beautiful campus, dozens of challenging academic programs, expert and world-renowned faculty and numerous opportunities for service and growth, The University of Alabama is a place where legends are made.

Man at microphone calls name of female student crossing stage at commencement

The Man Behind the Voice of UA’s Commencement Ceremonies

Ever wondered who actually reads every single name at commencement? He’s does a lot more than just read names.

traffic cone and the words road, sidewalk and other closures

Portions of Fourth Street East, Bryce Lawn Drive Close Aug. 1-2

The removal of overhead power lines and poles will close a portion of Fourth Street East and Bryce Lawn Drive from Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. to Aug. 2 at 6 p.m.