Campus Impact

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Supporting Students as They Adjust to College Life

Faculty and staff have an important role in helping new students adjust to college life.

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Adjusting to College Life: Tips for the First Semester

New to campus? See this guide to a smooth transition and making the most of your experience.

Welcome Back! First Day UA

Welcome Back! First Day UA

The first day of classes calls for a campuswide celebration…and biscuits.

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Building Bama: What’s New this Fall

Several new facilities opened ahead of the start of the new school year.

Dr. Stuart R. Bell

Q&A with President Stuart R. Bell

UA News Center staff sat down with President Stuart R. Bell to talk about what he’s looking forward to this coming year. 

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Turning Campus into Camp for First-Year Students

Camp 1831 introduces incoming students to the Capstone and all its traditions.

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UA Junior Wins Obama Foundation’s Voyager Scholarship

Kate Herndon is one of 100 college students in the nation to receive the award.

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Buzzworthy: UA’s Top News of the Summer 

From research to celebrations to student awards, here’s a recap of the summer’s biggest news from the Capstone.

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Students Make Ripples in Tuscaloosa on Community Service Day

Before classes ramp up for the fall, these students volunteered their time to give back to the community.

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Leadership U 2023-2024 Cohort Begins Training

This year’s group is a collaboration of 17 leaders from across the UA campus.