Community Outreach

close up black and white photo of Michael Eric Dyson

Best-selling Author Headlines University MLK Celebration

Several events throughout January and February will honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Healthcare provider with gloved hands administors a shot to a patient with rolled up sleeve.

UA Part of National Effort to Strengthen Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout

The research coalition is aimed at strengthening the community’s role and involvement in an equitable campaign.

Leigh Mayberry stands in front of an icy Arctic Ocean.

A Life of Adventure and a Heart For Service

Leigh Mayberry has lived a life full of adventure. She’ll check another item off her bucket list when she graduates from UA.

Student workers at Gorgas Library information desk.

SGA Partners With Libraries to Extend Library Hours During Finals

Gorgas and Rodgers will be open until midnight next week so students can study late for final exams thanks to SGA volunteers.

Tide United. Let Kindness Be Your Story

Giving at 90% of Goal as United Way Campaign Continues 

The campaign will continue through the end of the semester.

A student marches to Tuscaloosa in the first Operation Iron Ruck.

Veteran Suicide Awareness Focus of Operation Iron Ruck

Before UA and Auburn meet on the gridiron, student veterans support groups from both universities will come together to bring awareness to veteran suicide.

The Carrasquilla family (Laura in front with blue dress, Tatiana with green dress, Juan with salmon shirt in the back, their father Carlos in the blue shirt and mom Liliana wearing sunglasses) at their U.S. citizen naturalization ceremony in 2016.

UA Family Reminds Students that ‘Giving’ is a Part of Thanksgiving

Family carries on traditions of attending The University of Alabama while running a food program to help the hungry on Thanksgiving.

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Free Program Helps Children with Disabilities, Developmental Delays

The University is offering a free new program, EI@UA, to support families of young children who have disabilities or developmental delays.

The Moundville virtual 5K poster.

Moundville Archaeological Park Virtual 5K Supports Education Fund

UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park will hold its annual 5K Footrace virtually throughout November and December to support its education fund.

A classroom in a early learning center.

UA to Launch Early Learning Initiative at Gadsden in January 2021

UA’s College of Education will launch the UA Early Learning Initiative at Gadsden in January 2021 at the University’s Gadsden Center.