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Several people dressed in marching band gear play instruments while in the homecoming parade.

Million Dollar Band Performing in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

After more than two years of planning and practicing, the Million Dollar Band is performing in the 95th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Nicholas Hayes headshot

UA Student Chosen as a Rhodes Scholar

A student at The University of Alabama earned the most prestigious academic award for American college graduates and the oldest award for international study.

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive Sets New Record

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive Sets New Record

The University of Alabama raised 319,437 pounds in this year’s Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive, breaking a school record.

Operation Iron Ruck participants post in front of Bryant-Denny Stadium after completing the march

Operation Iron Ruck Brings Awareness to Veteran Suicides

The annual Operation Iron Ruck brings together student veterans from UA and Auburn to raise awareness about veteran suicides.

Gary and Nancy Fayard posing in a study

Fayard Gift to Transform Literacy Education, Support Scholarship

Gary and Nancy Fayard expect their most recent commitment to the UA College of Education and Culverhouse College of Business will create a lasting impact on students as they navigate their lifetime of learning. 

Parker King standing next to globe

Native American Culture, Contributions Deserve Celebration

UA freshman and National Indigenous Recognition Scholar Parker King is glad to know National Native American Heritage Month exists.

students sitting at a table that says Register to Vote

UA Recognized for Increasing Student Voter Turnout

Thanks to the determination of students and faculty, student voter participation on campus increased significantly between the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections.

Evolutionary Genomics Scientist Wins Outstanding Professor Award

Evolutionary Genomics Scientist Wins Outstanding Professor Award

Dr. Laura Reed, an associate professor of biology who specializes in evolutionary genomics, was selected as the winner of the 2021 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award.

Dr. Dough Phillips standing near a body of water

Classes in the Great Outdoors: ‘Discovering Alabama’

Dr. Doug Phillips, Emmy Award-winning creator, producer and host of “Discovering Alabama,” was the first to teach outdoor classes at UA.

VA Clinic Opens Satellite Office for UA Community

VA Clinic Opens Satellite Office for UA Community

The University of Alabama opened a new VA satellite clinic in Capital Hall on the UA campus to support UA faculty, staff and students who are veterans.