Traveling Tuscaloosa: A Look at Local Road Work
Road closures, detours and orange traffic barrels have become part of the daily commute with major road projects taking place at some of the most traveled sections of Tuscaloosa.
Students
Out of the Kitchen (Almost) and Into the Workforce
Tyler Higginbotham has worked in restaurants since he was 16. As he readies for The University of Alabama commencement on Aug. 3, he’s eager to build a bigger career in the industry and hopefully work for Disney.
Free Tickets to Music Festival Available to UA Students
Students who love a free party will have a chance to see Outkast’s Big Boi and Blackberry Smoke at Tuscaloosa’s Druid City Music Fest Saturday, Aug. 24 in downtown Tuscaloosa.
UA Senior: Military Vets Will Get the Help They Deserve
Kristen Jones, who will graduate from UA in August with degrees in psychology and history, has worked to establish Restoring Freedom, a nonprofit organization that provides counseling services to military veterans and their families.
UA to Hold 2019 Summer Commencement Exercise Aug. 3
The University of Alabama will hold its summer commencement exercise Saturday, Aug. 3, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.
Building Bama: OIT Provides Technology Surge
Construction is a natural element of summer in Tuscaloosa. One often overlooked, but crucial, component of construction on campus is the implementation of information technology.
Tied with the Tide Activities Grow for Early Move-In
Carnivals, bumper cars, spa nights and glow skating – there are a week’s worth of fun events to welcome University of Alabama students back to on-campus residency.
Bigger, Better: Yea, Alabama! Weeks of Welcome Starts Aug. 17
In line with the welcoming spirit of Southerners and UA’s immersive new-student programming, the University has rebranded its annual “Week of Welcome” to “Yea, Alabama! Weeks of Welcome.”
10 Tips to Have the Best Move-In Day Ever
You packed for days. You said your goodbyes. You made the drive. It’s finally here: move-in day. Here are 10 tips to make it the best experience possible.
Building Bama: Facility Upgrades Around Campus
While it’s easy to spot the fencing, bulldozers and trucks at numerous construction sites around the Capstone, multiple interior upgrades are happening this summer that aren’t as noticeable.