Campus Impact

Big Al stands on Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium wearing a homecoming king costume.

Homecoming Highlights: Relive the Action

Students, alumni and fans gathered to celebrate UA’s new era.

Illuminating experience: Students Helped 500 Drones Take Flight to Light Up the Sky

Illuminating experience: Students Helped 500 Drones Take Flight to Light Up the Sky

UA presented its first-ever drone light show and offered an experiential learning opportunity for students.

A graduating student wears a decorated mortar board.

Focus on First-Gen Experience Nov. 4-8

The week honors the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which opened opportunities to low-income and first-generation students.

A small, jeweled crown.

Shelby Scholar Crowned 2024 UA Homecoming Queen

Adams will officially be crowned during halftime of Saturday’s Alabama-Missouri football game.

UREC Outdoor Recreation: Your Gateway to Adventure 

UREC Outdoor Recreation: Your Gateway to Adventure 

From renting bikes on campus to leading camping excursions in the wilderness, Outdoor Recreation offers something for everyone.

Historic Fundraising Year Leads to $261 Million in Gifts at UA

Historic Fundraising Year Leads to $261 Million in Gifts at UA

UA’s record fundraising year has helped push the Rising Tide 2.0 capital campaign past 90% of its $1.8 billion goal.

Dean Schnavia Smith Hatcher presentes a portrait to James Slaughter, the 2024 social work hall of fame inductee

Social Work Hall of Fame Inducts Retired Alabama DHR Leader

The UA School of Social Work honored James Slaughter, retired deputy commissioner of the Alabama DHR, as its 2024 hall of fame inductee.

Emily Adcock sits at a table

Passion for Civic Engagement Drives Scholarship Recipient

“If people are making an investment in you, then you have a certain responsibility to get involved.”

A set of drums.

4 Groups Compete for ‘Tuscaloosa’s Best Band’ Nov. 13

The Battle of the Bands raises funds for the Student Government Association’s Joe Espy Needs-Based Scholarship.

Preparing for Flight: Tuska UAV Design Team

Preparing for Flight: Tuska UAV Design Team

In this organization, students don’t just fly drones — they build them.