A university researcher discusses opioid treatments with a colleague

UA to Implement Telehealth Network to Combat Opioids in Alabama

The University of Alabama will soon begin addressing opioid-related morbidity and mortality in four Alabama counties by developing a community care network to strengthen prevention, treatment and recovery.

Male and female university freshmen pose for a picture during a campus carnival

Tied with the Tide Activities Grow for Early Move-In

Carnivals, bumper cars, spa nights and glow skating – there are a week’s worth of fun events to welcome University of Alabama students back to on-campus residency.

University students roller skate in a room of black lights and neon colors

Bigger, Better: Yea, Alabama! Weeks of Welcome Starts Aug. 17

In line with the welcoming spirit of Southerners and UA’s immersive new-student programming, the University has rebranded its annual “Week of Welcome” to “Yea, Alabama! Weeks of Welcome.”

A female college professor works on a computer activity with prospective students

UA Faculty, Staff Help College-Prep Campers Explore Possibilities

For the UA Early College staff members tasked with planning and operating the annual Leaders Exploring Academic Possibilities camp, their first signal of success was a successful pilot 2016 and immediate addition of a second week of programs.

Two female graduate students pose for a photo at a literacy center

Inspired by Community, Eager to Better Alabama

As much as Tuscaloosa has grown in recent years, it still has a “small-town feel” that continues to empower UA doctoral student Lauren Rollins as both a leader and educator.

A female teacher explains a lesson to students.

UA CrossingPoints Accepting Applications for New Certificate Program

The University of Alabama will debut an innovative, year-round academic program for individuals with intellectual disabilities, beginning in the fall 2019 semester.

Theatre actors ages 10 to 17 hold their arms in the air as they rehearse a play.

‘Come Inside and Meet All of My Friends’

Alex Zimmerman eagerly watched McKade “come out of his shell” while rehearsing for The University of Alabama-led SENSE Theatre, a novel ASD intervention.

Two female wheelchair basketball players pose for a photo.

Camp Memories and Mentors

Sarah Maynard and Mary McClendon’s relationship is as much of a mentorship as it is a friendship, one that began unexpectedly when they met three years ago at The University of Alabama.

A college student signals thumbs up to elementary students during a group science experiment.

‘We’re Trying to Transform Education’

University of Alabama elementary education majors recently wrapped up a month’s worth of STEM activities with four different classes at Woodland Forrest Elementary School.

Summer Enrichment Workshop Registration Open Through June 1

Summer Enrichment Workshop Registration Open Through June 1

For the 40th consecutive year, gifted and talented students in grades kindergarten through eight can participate in a three-week arts and science camp in Tuscaloosa.