Campus Impact

A tornado over a highway.

Watch or Warning? Mastering Tornado Safety

Tornadoes are powerful, unpredictable and can cause significant damage and threats to life and property.

two dancers on stage look into each other's eyes

UA Theatre and Dance Spring Preview with UA’s Rising Stars 

Don’t miss these student performances in spring 2025.

UA Engineers Explore the Speedy Secret of Shark Skin

UA Engineers Explore the Speedy Secret of Shark Skin

Findings could lead to man-made technologies to improve ship or aircraft designs.

Lightning bolts from a severe thunderstorm.

Be Thunderstorm Ready

Severe thunderstorms are one of the most common forms of severe weather in West Alabama.

Uncover Your True Self: A Guide to Finding Yourself in College

Uncover Your True Self: A Guide to Finding Yourself in College

College is more than just classes and exams — it’s a pivotal time for self-discovery.

A rain drop falls into a puddle on campus.

Stay Safe When Severe Weather Strikes: A Checklist 

Here’s a guide just in time for Severe Weather Awareness Week 2025.

photograph of Denny Chimes and the Quad

University Rolls Out Next Phase of Staff Compensation Investments

The University is again investing in staff compensation. Next month, over 500 staff will receive compensation increases.

A view of the main quad at the University of Alabama with the library in the background.

UA Launches Leaders to Legends Program for High School Students

Applications for the 2025-26 Leaders to Legends program will open in February.

Sign bearing the Alabama Transportation Institute mission statement

New Executive Director to Lead Alabama Transportation Institute

As director, Dr. Steven Jones hopes to expand the scope of transportation research in Alabama.

Dr. Donald Keith stands next to Dr. Stewart Bell

Director of Emergency Management Named to National Commission

Dr. Donald Keith, who created UA’s emergency management program, will help set national standards.