Campus & Community

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UA Offers Variety of Youth Summer Camps

The University of Alabama will offer a variety of youth camps on campus and beyond throughout the summer.

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Warm Up for Summer with Activities This May

The spring semester is over, but there’s no shortage of events and activities to enjoy on campus, in Tuscaloosa and beyond throughout the month of May. 

Seth Warren stands on the lefthand side of the photo, with fencing on the right.

Veteran Finds New Passion to Bring Creativity to Tuscaloosa

Seth Warren took a leap of faith and decided to return to school after nearly a decade.

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UA Leaves Nearly $2.8 Billion Mark on State Economy

Each dollar in state appropriations for UA translated to more than $15 returned to the economy, according to an economic analysis.

Members of The University of Alabama Dance Marathon pose holding a large two million dollar check for Children's of Alabama

UA Dance Marathon Surpasses $2 Million Milestone for Hospital

The UA Dance Marathon was honored by Children’s of Alabama for donating more than $2 million to the hospital since the student-led organization was created in 2011.

An astronaut trains in a SpaceX Crew Dragon vehicle.

Ready for Launch! UA Alumnus to Pilot Space Mission

If all goes according to plan, a graduate of The University of Alabama will soon be in space, having piloted a SpaceX craft to the International Space Station about 250 miles above the Earth. 

A map of Alabama showing Tuscaloosa County in a marginal risk for severe weather including damaging winds and hail on Sunday, April 17 from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Be Ready: Severe Weather Forecast for April 17

The National Weather Service is forecasting a risk of severe weather from noon on Sunday, April 17, through 4 a.m. on Monday, April 18.

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UA to Celebrate Excellence Among Faculty Research, Creative Activity

Members of The University of Alabama faculty will be honored for their research, scholarship and creative contributions at the upcoming Faculty Research Day.

A Rise teacher assists students playing with blocks

Golf Tournament Fundraiser Supports UA RISE Center

The RISE Tournament of Champions benefiting The University of Alabama RISE Center will be held April 20-21 at NorthRiver Yacht Club in Tuscaloosa.

Two students sit outside Bryant Denny stadium wearing the UA tartan

Celebrate We Are Crimson on National Tartan Day

The We Are Crimson tartan is a unique way to visually express UA connection and identity — no Scottish ancestry required.