Campus Impact

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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.

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UA Dance Company Takes Original Performance to Global Stage

Students wrote, choregraphed, performed and even promoted the dance that was featured at an international festival.

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Advice for Freshmen: Try Everything

Rising seniors and recent graduates share their advice on how to get the most out of the Capstone.

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Q&A with OCTSA President Allyson Holliday

Holliday gives an update on OCTSA’s successes and plans for the coming year.

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With EPA Funding, UA Students to Assess Well Water

The project will empower well owners and improve the lives of rural residents across the Gulf Coast.

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Move-in Tips to Save Money and the Planet

Keep these energy-saving tips in mind as you get settled in your new residence for the semester.