Culture & Community

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger representatives and Big Al pose in the Alabama Governor's Mansion

UA students lead fight against hunger across West Alabama

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger brings together students, employees and supporters in a shared effort to fight food insecurity across West Alabama.

The Million Dollar Band marching down University Blvd.

Rolling into October

Mark your calendar for a full month of October 2026 events.

Previous festival attendees and presenters holding hands while dancing in a circle

Moundville Native American Festival celebrates ‘Year of the Crawfish’

This year’s theme is “Year of the Crawfish: Big Changes Start with Small Beings.” 

Brian Davis with Governor Kay Ivey at the Trade Excellence awards in April 2026

From Alabama to the world: UA helps businesses grow through exporting

The Alabama International Trade Center helps Alabama businesses with consulting, training and securing funding to begin exporting.

A student preparing to give a flu shot wearing shirt that says flu defense is your best defense

Free flu vaccines available to UA students, employees

UA’s 15th annual Flu Shot Campaign is underway, offering free flu vaccinations across campus through mid-November.

The Alabama Fossil Fest logo

Alabama Fossil Fest dives into Alabama’s prehistoric past

Alabama’s prehistoric past comes to life as fossil sharks, ancient sea creatures and hands-on discoveries take center stage at Alabama Fossil Fest.

A male and two females stand in front of the Mercedes-Benz logo.

Co-ops create shorter path to job offers

To help raise student awareness of co-op opportunities, The University of Alabama Career Center is hosting its first-ever Crimson Co-Op Day Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. across campus, including an information session at 3 p.m. in the Career Center.

Three students lounge on a blanket on The Quad talking.

Swinging into September with a full schedule

Check out the events happening around campus and Tuscaloosa in September 2026.

A group of students sit around a table eating.

Bama Dining feedback fueling fresh, fun updates

From student partnerships and new faces to sustainability initiatives, refreshed spaces and expanded menus, Bama Dining has a full plate planned for the year ahead.

a collage showing band members, historic documents and other memorabilia related to the UA fight song

A Century of ‘Yea, Alabama!’

Explore the history and tradition of the anthem that unites Alabama students, alumni and fans across generations.