November events to be thankful for
Make the most of November with cozy events all month long.
Culture & Community
Million Dollar Band ready for Thanksgiving spotlight in 100th Macy’s parade
The Million Dollar Band returns to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, giving more than 400 UA students the chance to perform on one of the nation’s biggest stages.
UA RISE Center hosts 2026 BUY for RISE fundraiser
The annual BUY for RISE fundraiser will feature bargains from dozens of local retailers on everything from clothing to home décor.
Every child can read: UA launches Project LIFT
A $9.9 million grant to UA will bring intensive reading support to struggling readers and children with disabilities in rural Alabama schools.
Haunted house? Ghost stories bring history to life at Gorgas House Museum
After 197 years, the Gorgas House Museum still draws crowds as they transform haunted tales into education.
UA crowns 2026 homecoming queen
Baba is a first-generation student from Gadsden. She is a senior majoring in marketing and a Capitol Scholar.
UA Museums celebrates Halloween with event inspired by Hodges Meteorite
UA Museums will host “Haunting at the Museums: Otherworldly Encounters” at the Alabama Museum of Natural History and Gorgas House Museum Oct. 27.
Pre-Law junior crowned Miss UA 2027
Birmingham’s Elaina Burt was crowned Miss University of Alabama 2027. She is a junior majoring in public relations on the pre-law track.
UA homecoming week honors ‘Endless Tradition’
Get all the details for homecoming week, including parade time.
UA to build rural EMS system that supports treatment at the scene
UA is leading a new rural emergency medical services system that will help EMS providers treat eligible patients on site.