Campus Impact

A female college student holds a T-shirt related to her non-profit organization

UA Senior: Military Vets Will Get the Help They Deserve

Kristen Jones, who will graduate from UA in August with degrees in psychology and history, has worked to establish Restoring Freedom, a nonprofit organization that provides counseling services to military veterans and their families.

University students prepare for the start of commencement

UA to Hold 2019 Summer Commencement Exercise Aug. 3

The University of Alabama will hold its summer commencement exercise Saturday, Aug. 3, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

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Portion of Second Street Closes July 25

Second Street directly between Paty Hall and England Hall will be closed July 25 from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for equipment installation.

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UA Education Office Helping Districts Navigate Desegregation Orders

Dr. Sara McDaniel, executive director of the Alabama Positive Behavior Supports Office, works with the Jefferson County School District to address its discipline issues while it navigates the terms of its consent decree with the DOJ.

Building Bama: OIT Provides Technology Surge

Building Bama: OIT Provides Technology Surge

Construction is a natural element of summer in Tuscaloosa. One often overlooked, but crucial, component of construction on campus is the implementation of information technology.

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‘The Boat People’ Author Wins Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction

The University of Alabama School of Law and the ABA Journal announced that Sharon Bala, author of “The Boat People,” will receive the 2019 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction at an Aug. 29 ceremony at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

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UA to Implement Telehealth Network to Combat Opioids in Alabama

The University of Alabama will soon begin addressing opioid-related morbidity and mortality in four Alabama counties by developing a community care network to strengthen prevention, treatment and recovery.

Male and female university freshmen pose for a picture during a campus carnival

Tied with the Tide Activities Grow for Early Move-In

Carnivals, bumper cars, spa nights and glow skating – there are a week’s worth of fun events to welcome University of Alabama students back to on-campus residency.

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Lane and Sidewalk Closure for Bryant Drive July 29-30

Drivers and pedestrians should be aware of a sidewalk and lane closure for Bryant Drive.

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Bigger, Better: Yea, Alabama! Weeks of Welcome Starts Aug. 17

In line with the welcoming spirit of Southerners and UA’s immersive new-student programming, the University has rebranded its annual “Week of Welcome” to “Yea, Alabama! Weeks of Welcome.”