Campus Impact

A liquid is dropped into a beaker in a lab.

New Career Track to Boost Research at UA

The University of Alabama is launching an employee classification designed to recruit and retain world-class researchers.

map of Hurricane Sally path through the Gulf of Mexico

Hurricane Sally Expected to Bring Heavy Rain to Tuscaloosa

The explore feature in the UA Safety App can help you locate the nearest storm shelter or BARA.

Maxwell Hall on the UA campus

UA Supports Projects Collaborating Between the Arts and Sciences

Three projects that integrate the arts with bio-psychosocial research were awarded support through a new Joint Pilot for Arts Research.

view of the Crimson Promenade walkway in summer

Annual Bama Blitz Campaign Begins Sept. 15

The annual Bama Blitz crowdfunding campaign is scheduled to launch Sept. 15 at 8 a.m. and conclude Sept. 17 at 11:59 p.m.

The summer sun sets on the quad with Denny Chimes.

Dean’s List Students Named for UA Summer 2020 Term

A total of 506 students were named to the Dean’s or President’s Lists for the summer 2020 term.

A hand wearing a blue medical glove holds a COVID test

For-cause Testing Begins in Residence Halls

Free for-cause testing is conducted on-site for those in a shared location, such as a Greek house, residence hall floor, student group or classroom. It can be associated with an increase in positive test results, but it is also a valuable monitoring tool in preventing outbreaks.

Demarcus Rudolf, a senior at UA, writing greeting cards for senior citizens in nursing homes.

Senior Creates Greeting Cards to Cheer Nursing Home Residents

Just in time for National Grandparents Day, University of Alabama senior Demarcus Rudolph started a project creating greeting cards for senior citizens in nursing homes.

Mark Utzig talking during his Zoom interview.

Parent Gives Perspective of UA’s COVID-19 Response

Mark Utzig talks about his impressions of UA’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and his trust in UA to provide a safe environment.

three female students sit on the steps of Gorgas Library talking

Navigators Help New Students Find Their Way

Finding a place to plug in may be a little challenging this semester, but “navigators” can help guide students through their first year at The University of Alabama.

Two students riding bikes on campus.

In-State Increase, Record Number of Graduate Students Highlights UA Enrollment

A 2% increase in the number of in-state undergraduate students and record-setting Graduate School enrollment highlight UA’s fall 2020 total student headcount, which surpasses the 37,800 mark.