Campus Impact

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.

A University of Alabama fleet vehicle in a parking lot

Innovative Practices Lead to National Award for Fleet Management

Fleet Management has reduced complex vehicle repairs by 60% since launching, improving service and saving University resources.

Food Bank expanded student pantry

UA, Food Bank Team Up to Enhance Student Support

An open house event at the BamaCares Pantry is planned for Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to moon.

Several clear plastic bottles with the lids removed.

UA Engineer Pioneers New Process for Recycling Plastics

As consumer plastics continue to accumulate in our environment, U researchers developed a way to more efficiently and effectively recycle polymers.

Big Al leading a parade.

Homecoming 2024 Ushers in ‘New Era’ with Drone Light Show

Events planned throughout the week culminate with the bonfire, pep rally and drone light show on Friday.

Happy Boss's Day

Celebrating UA Supervisors on National Boss’s Day 

Employees share words of appreciation and shout-outs to the folks who lead their teams.