Campus & Community

Dr. Myron Pope poses for the camera with four students, two of which hold signs reading "First Day UA" 2021

Back to School: First Day UA

Welcome back to campus! Here’s a look inside the first day of the fall semester.

The exterior of the Frank Moody Music Building

School of Music Premieres New Official Hymn at Annual Convocation

The UA School of Music will premiere its official hymn at its annual Opening Convocation at the Frank Moody Music Building Friday, Aug. 20.

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UMC Opens Carrollton Location

University Medical Center recently opened a location in Carrollton, Alabama, to provide primary health care services to the rural Pickens County community.

In Honor of Elephants: Photo Tour of Our Campus Herd

World Elephant Day is officially Aug. 12, but every day is elephant day at the Capstone.

Lakeside Dining

Not Just for Students, Campus Dining Serves Faculty and Staff, Too

Fantastic Fridays are back! UA faculty and staff can once again enjoy eating at campus dining halls on Fridays bi-monthly for $5.50.

Two people pose for a photo in front of a giant tortoise.

How I Spent My Summer Break: UA Community Shares Stories

From interning in Washington, D.C., to hiking in the Galapagos, UA faculty, staff and students had a busy summer.

Three women sitting on a black bench outside are chatting. Each woman has a laptop.

New Semester, Fresh Start: Get Involved on Campus This Fall

The start of the semester is the best time to dive in and find student organizations and opportunities to get engaged and make friends on campus.

Denny Chimes

Welcome Back to Campus: Here’s What’s New and Changed

Get caught up on what changes to expect for major campus services this fall.

a view of six students eating on the terrace at Lakeside Dining Hall

New Food, Beverage Options to Enjoy This Fall

Several new options for grabbing a quick bite or coffee on and off campus will be available this fall.

Crimson Tide Takes on the Tokyo Paralympics

Crimson Tide Takes on the Tokyo Paralympics

The University of Alabama will be well-represented at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics with six current and 12 former UA adapted athletes competing. Representing three countries, the student-athletes and one assistant UA coach will take center stage Aug. 24 through Sept. 5 to compete in several events, while a UA staff member will serve as an