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The exterior of the Parker Haun Tennis Facility between two tennis courts

Building Bama: Parker-Haun Tennis Facility

UA Adapted Athletics officially opened the Parker-Haun Tennis Facility, the only collegiate tennis facility in the nation for adapted student-athletes, in October.

Homecoming bonfire

Moore Named 2021 Homecoming Queen

McLean Moore, a senior from Tuscaloosa, was named the 2021 Homecoming Queen at the annual bonfire Friday night on campus.

Numerous Sammy Safe Boxes stacked in a room

Sigma Alpha Mu Leads Fundraiser for Tuscaloosa SAFE Center

UA’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu is coordinating a supply drive and fundraiser to benefit the organization, which provides health care, advocacy and counseling services for survivors of sexual assault.

A decorated graduation cap that says Roll Tide Forever during spring 2021 commencement

Student Support Programs Aid in Record Retention, Graduation Rates

UA set records in second-year retention rate and four-year and six-year graduation rates in fall 2021.

Celebrating Generosity on Thank a Donor Day

Students took time to write notes of gratitude on Thank a Donor Day.

Eastern pipistrelle flying in a cave

Bats: Dangerous Blind Blood-Suckers or Helpful, Biological Pest Control?

Spooky? Maybe. But a researcher at The University of Alabama says most bats aren’t looking to suck your blood.

A man works on a computer with two monitors.

UA Team Takes Part in World’s First Self-Driving Race Car Competition

Computers, not humans, will drive the cars at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Oct. 23 for a chance at $1 million and a place in automotive history.

Dr. Lizzie Smith stands outside of The University of Alabama Student Center where the Safe Zone Resource Center is located

Smith Ready to Take LGBTQ Safe Zone Resource Center to Next Level

Dr. Lizzie Smith has been named the inaugural director of The University of Alabama Safe Zone Resource Center.

Photograph from the view of the steps of Gorgas Library looking out over the Quad full of groups of students sitting in the grass

‘Intentionality:’ UA Marks Historic Student Diversity

The University of Alabama welcomed its largest and most diverse freshman class in history this fall. And the milestones don’t end there.

The University of Alabama Announces Free App Week, Oct. 18-22

The University of Alabama Announces Free App Week, Oct. 18-22

The University of Alabama is waiving application fees for domestic and international prospective students October 18-22.