Campus & Community

Wisdom or perfectionism

Perfectionism Reaps High Rewards, But Can Also Bring Much Pain

Though perfectionism has helped many high achievers and people with Type A personalities climb to the top of their class, work, sport, or other fields, it also has many downsides that have to be managed to remain healthy.

100 AL Miles

Get Moving: 100 Alabama Miles Challenge Kick off 2021 Season

The 100 Alabama Miles Challenge is a statewide public program designed to inspire all Alabamians to be active, explore, and connect with others by getting 100 miles of physical activity each year.

A crowd of people in a large room gather around research posters.

UA Students Highlight Research, Creativity During Annual Conference

About 350 students are participating, and all faculty and staff are invited to attend.

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UA to Hold Spring Commencement April 30-May 2

More than 5,000 graduates are expected to be in attendance for nine ceremonies, all featuring extensive safety protocols.

UA students pose for a picture after a fitness class.

Student Organizations Empowering Women at UA

More than 50 women-centered student organizations provide a support system for women at UA.

Students set on blankets on the Quad.

3 Ways to Make the Most of the Long Weekend Ahead

While there are plenty of ways to have fun in three days, here are three ways students can make the most of the long weekend ahead.

UA Students Serve the Community through Hands On Tuscaloosa

UA Students Serve the Community through Hands On Tuscaloosa

This past weekend, 150 UA students volunteered more than 470 hours during Hands on Tuscaloosa.

Wheelchair basketball players

UA to Host Wheelchair Basketball National Championships

UA’s men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams will host the Collegiate Wheelchair Basketball National Championships March 12 and 13.

A woman and child carry a shopping basket through a grocery store.

Social Work Students Work to End Child Hunger

UA social work students are working on a new online database that connects Alabama families in crisis with food resources in their communities.

The Junior Naturalist Camp poster showing a butterfly on a flower.

UA Museum Offers Virtual Spring Break Camp for K-12 Students

UA’s Museum of Natural History will conduct the Junior Naturalist Camp virtually over the upcoming spring break holiday, March 15-19.