Campus & Community

Flu Shot Campaign Begins

The annual University of Alabama flu shot campaign, an effort by the University to protect students, faculty and staff from the flu, kicks off Sept. 7 with free vaccinations provided at the UA Law School. Flu shots will be provided during the months of September, October and November at locations across campus, including the Quad,

Bama Fan Friday

Bama Fan Friday

We want to see our biggest Alabama fans! Show off your Bama pride by sending us photos of your Bama-themed room, awesome tailgate setup, or even your pets in their Bama gear.

ONYX 2016

ONYX 2016

University of Alabama students had the unique opportunity to participate in a variety of fun activities such as learning about minority organizations on campus, meeting with local businesses, and receiving giveaways from colleges and businesses at ONYX 2016.

UA’s RISE Center Begins New Playgroup

UA’s RISE Center Begins New Playgroup

The RISE Center, housed in the Stallings Center, is so popular that Director Andi Gillen and her staff are unable to serve all the special-needs children whose parents request entry – a waiting list has developed. So, the Center has developed a new program, the RISE and SHINE Playgroup. The group will have many of the activities RISE students experience during the day, only in a shorter time span – an hour and a half twice a month.

UA Robotics Team Competing in NASA Challenge

UA Robotics Team Competing in NASA Challenge

A team of UA students compete this weekend in one of NASA’s biggest contests, one of only two collegiate teams to make the final round and vie for a share of a more than $1 million prize.

Get On Board Day

Get On Board Day

University of Alabama students recently had the opportunity to learn about more than 400 student organizations that are on campus.

Alabama Athletics Enjoys Another Championship Season in the Classroom

Alabama Athletics Enjoys Another Championship Season in the Classroom

As classes get underway for the fall semester, The University of Alabama Athletics Department is coming off another record-setting year in the classroom, building on the Crimson Tide’s well-established tradition of academic excellence.

Big Al Goes Global

Big Al Goes Global

UA students studying abroad had a friend tagging along this summer – Big Al! Students shared their study abroad adventures with Big Al on social media, using the hashtag #BigAlGoesGlobal. We can’t wait to see where Big Al goes next!

UA’s Mortar Board Chapter Earns National Award

UA’s Mortar Board Chapter Earns National Award

The University of Alabama’s Hypatia chapter of Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society has received the Ruth Weimer Mount from the national association. The award is presented annually to Mortar Board’s most outstanding collegiate chapter.

UA Offers Family-Friendly Tailgate Area This Football Season

UA Offers Family-Friendly Tailgate Area This Football Season

Learn more about UA’s new family-friendly tailgate area and other changes for this football season from this story from ABC 33/40.