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.

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.

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.

Dr. Bell speaks to students on stage at summer commencement.

UA to Hold 2020 Fall Commencement Dec. 12

The University of Alabama will hold fall commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 12, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus. More than 2,000 graduates are expected to be in attendance for four ceremonies.

UA student stands in front of B.B. Comer Hall.

Unique Upbringing Inspires UA Student’s Life Path

At just 19 years old, Zachary Collins has already experienced some extraordinary opportunities, and they have inspired the path of his life and future.

Students Rewarded for Getting Caught Caring

Many students across campus received swag bags recently as part of the “Capstone Caught Caring” campaign, which rewards students for following health and safety guidelines in public.

Career Fairs October

Virtual Career Fairs Bring Real Opportunities

The UA Career Center is hosting its Fall 2020 Career Fairs next week. The fairs will be held virtually to offer students and employers the opportunity to connect safely.

Students stand in front of a barrel at the 2019 Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food and fund drive result day.

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Launches 2020 Food and Fund Drive

The annual Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food and fund drive kicks off Thursday, Oct. 1, at The University of Alabama.

A mom and her freshman son in front of Riverside East.

Thriving at UA Despite Pandemic

Freshman AJ Smith had reservations about moving across country and starting college in the middle of a pandemic, but he’s thriving at UA.

Lady stands in front of U-Haul full of supplies.

Sending Relief to Hometown Hit by Hurricane Laura

Sophomore Kana Webb’s hometown of Lake Charles, Louisiana, was devastated by Hurricane Laura. Her relief efforts on the UA campus sent hundreds of dollars in donated supplies to those affected.