Campus & Community

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Online Student Ready to Get Back in Classroom … as the Teacher

Becca Paholski always knew she wanted to work with kids. As a distance learner, she got to experience her dream job early, while still a full-time student.

Children's Program staff interacting with students through Zoom.

UA Children’s Program, RISE Center Carry on Virtually

While preschoolers from the UA Children’s Program and RISE Center are sheltering at home, they continue to connect with teachers, learn, play and even receive therapy through inventive and individualized online interactions.

Abigail Gunter passing out bags of free breakfast and lunch to Tuscaloosa City School students

Pandemic Doesn’t Stop UA Student From Still Serving Tuscaloosa

And now with the virus being widespread, how she’s volunteering has changed, but her heart to help has not.

Walt Gary and Anne Loflin

Dancing for Joy

Musical theater student Anne Dillon Loflin had rich experiences leading dance classes for CrossingPoints.

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UA Students Help Youth on Path to GED Diploma

Two UA students created a student-run community program that tutors youth coming out of the juvenile justice system.

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UMC Offers Free Mental Health Services to Health and Safety Workers

In an effort to assist those working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, UMC is offering free mental health services to first responders and health care providers.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: UA marks anniversary of 2011 tornado; Parenting Assistance Line continues to offer services to parents; Opera students encourage the elderly with song.

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SGA Presidents Join Gov. Ivey to Promote Blood Donation

SGA presidents across the state are teaming up with Gov. Kay Ivey to promote blood donation.

Big Al waves at a fan from a convertible car.

Big Al Cruises Through Tuscaloosa, Northport for ‘A-Day At Home’

Big Al cruised through several neighborhoods to greet fans last Saturday, bringing a taste of Crimson Tide Football to Tuscaloosa for ‘A-Day at Home.’

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UA Students Display Research, Creativity for Annual Conference

Nearly 250 undergraduate students at UA are virtually highlighting their research and creative projects during the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference.