Campus & Community

A robot with four wheels and a conveyor belt for extraterrestrial digging against a wall that displays six NASA championship flags

UA Astrobotics Takes First Place Once Again in NASA Competition

The team, made up of 50 active student members, overcame many challenges to clinch the title for UA for the seventh time.

Alligator spotted by Dr. Scott Jones

Is the American Alligator Population in Tuscaloosa Increasing?

Is the population of American alligators increasing in West Alabama? A UA instructor says not necessarily.

A woman in a red shirt has a soft smile while looking out into the distance. Hands are crossed.

Everyday Champions: Jeanine Brooks, Action Card Services

Brooks led her team to expedite UA’s move to become a completely mobile-first campus during the pandemic.

A woman is swimming the backstroke, with one arm getting ready to paddle. Crimson and white lane lines are also shown in the pool.

Crimson Tide Rolls All the Way to the Summer Olympics

4 current UA student-athletes and 17 alumni are representing 13 countries in this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Two girls pose in front of a bronze elephant statue named Tuska.

Picture Perfect: Top 10 Places on UA’s Campus to Snap Photos

The University of Alabama is well-known as one of the best college campuses in the country, but it offers more than just academics and athletics. Tucked within the campus are hidden gems for a picture-perfect social media post. Whether it’s your first time on campus, posing for graduation photos, or just looking for a nice place to

The University Medical Center Mobile Outreach Unit

UMC to Host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Church Food Bank

UMC will host a community COVID-19 vaccine clinic in conjunction with the monthly food bank at Grace Presbyterian Church in Tuscaloosa July 13.

a bolt of lighting in the sky set against dark storm clouds

Don’t Strike Out!

Don’t strike out when it comes to your safety. Follow these simple tips for staying safe during a thunderstorm.

A person wields in a warehouse.

UA SafeState Program Earns National Award for Work During Pandemic

The on-site consultation program was recognized nationally by the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Ancient fossilized Alabama shark teeth

Alabama Fossil Excursions Kick off Just in Time for Shark Week

The landlocked Alabama Black Belt isn’t where someone would expect to find fossilized shark teeth, but there are plenty to be found.

Don’t Let a Happy Independence Day Turn Into a Trip to the ER

Don’t Let a Happy Independence Day Turn Into a Trip to the ER

If you plan to use fireworks to celebrate, follow these tips to make sure it’s a safe holiday.