Campus & Community

A group shot of the Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internship students

New UA Program Prepares Pre-Medical Students for Rural Health Care

The UA College of Community Health Sciences recently welcomed the first class of a new summer program for college students in pre-medical studies who are interested in rural primary care.

A man floating in a space station looking at the camera.

A ‘Roll Tide’ From Space

In an interview, astronaut Bob Hines said his education at the University helped pave the way for the chance to become an astronaut. 

U.S. flags line a sidewalk on the Quad at The University of Alabama

UA Online Rolls Out New Tuition Grant to Help Military Students

The University of Alabama Online is launching a new tuition grant to help remove financial barriers for active-duty military service members looking to earn a bachelor’s degree.

A woman is making a textile using traditional Native American tools.

Take Part in Events on and Around Campus This June

Take advantage during the month of June with these events in Tuscaloosa.

Six paper cranes are folded and sitting on a black background. One crane is coral pink, one is lavender, one is tan, two are multicolored and one is folded on Hiragana practice paper.

‘More than Folding Paper’: a Look at Origami

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning how to make origami.

Women holding lanterns and smiling

Flow Tuscaloosa Lantern Parade a Glowing Success

Flow Tuscaloosa’s lantern parade lit up the Riverwalk, bringing people together to appreciate our water resources in a new way.

Member of the 2022-2023 class of Capstone Men and Women wearing their signature suits in front of Denny Chimes

New Capstone Men and Women Ready to Shine

Capstone Men and Women serve as official ambassadors of The University of Alabama.

UAPD Officer Albert Canzoneri holds his medal of honor as he stands next to his wife, Shannon.

UAPD Officer Honored for ‘Going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty’

UAPD Officer Albert Canzoneri went above and beyond the call of duty when he saved a woman after she jumped into the Black Warrior River.

Shining Light on the Water

Shining Light on the Water

The first-ever Riverwalk Lantern Parade gives participants a chance to see the Black Warrior River in a new way, one that they help create.

Chris Gill is pictured with university leadership while holding his award

Innovators Recognized with Community Engagement Awards

The UA Council on Community-Based Partnerships honored members of the UA community and local partners.