Community Outreach

Operation Iron Ruck participants start the march in Tuscaloosa last year

2024 Operation Iron Ruck Brings Awareness to Veteran Suicides

The annual Operation Iron Ruck brings awareness to veterans suicides.

Kennedi Preston and Big Al at the Beat Auburn Beat Hunger kickoff event

Join the Fight Against Food Insecurity, Help Beat Auburn

Students and employees are encouraged to help secure a win over Auburn and make a difference in fighting food insecurity.

A graduating student wears a decorated mortar board.

Focus on First-Gen Experience Nov. 4-8

The week honors the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which opened opportunities to low-income and first-generation students.

Food Bank expanded student pantry

UA, Food Bank Team Up to Enhance Student Support

An open house event at the BamaCares Pantry is planned for Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to moon.

Shoppers looking at items at a previous Buy for RISE event

UA RISE Center Hosts BUY for RISE Fundraiser

The UA RISE Center will host its annual BUY for RISE fundraiser Oct. 18 and 19.

Students load the back of an S U V with donations

Students Rally Donations to Support Hurricane Helene Relief

SGA and Fraternity and Sorority Life partnered with an Alabama aviation company to get supplies to affected areas.

Donation barrels in front of the West Alabama Food Bank

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Kicks Off 2024 Food Drive

UA kicks off the annual Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive Oct. 4.

Aerial View of campus and Denny Chimes

UA Strengthens Commitment to Rural Communities Through STARS College Network

UA has joined the STARS College Network, strengthening its commitment to students in rural and small-town communities.

Black student holds a small shovel during volunteer landscaping work.

Student Orgs Make a Difference Through Service, Leadership

This past year, UA students volunteered over 100,000 hours in west Alabama — an economic impact of over $3 million.

Ashia Winston

Change Agents: Social Work Interns Serve Rural Alabama

University of Alabama social work students support the Black Belt region through internships.