Community Outreach

National Voter Registration Day emblem

Groups Across Campus Come Together to ‘Get Out the Vote!’

On Sept. 22 at 10 a.m., the Crossroads Civic Engagement Center and Vote Everywhere UA are hosting a virtual “Get Out The Vote!” meeting.

Lady stands in front of U-Haul full of supplies.

Sending Relief to Hometown Hit by Hurricane Laura

Sophomore Kana Webb’s hometown of Lake Charles, Louisiana, was devastated by Hurricane Laura. Her relief efforts on the UA campus sent hundreds of dollars in donated supplies to those affected.

Demarcus Rudolf, a senior at UA, writing greeting cards for senior citizens in nursing homes.

Senior Creates Greeting Cards to Cheer Nursing Home Residents

Just in time for National Grandparents Day, University of Alabama senior Demarcus Rudolph started a project creating greeting cards for senior citizens in nursing homes.

three female students sit on the steps of Gorgas Library talking

Navigators Help New Students Find Their Way

Finding a place to plug in may be a little challenging this semester, but “navigators” can help guide students through their first year at The University of Alabama.

Outside view of the Student Recreation Center.

UREC: Helping Keep UA Safe while Active

Many University Recreation facilities are now open and back to regular operating hours, with safety procedures in place.

Culverhouse LIFT Goes Virtual to Support Learners, Business Owners

Culverhouse LIFT Goes Virtual to Support Learners, Business Owners

Free tutoring, job skills and financial literacy training sessions will soon be available to West Alabama residents, including veterans and teens, through The University of Alabama’s business college.

A man is being tested for COVID-19.

When Should I Get Tested?

UA has implemented a testing program to help keep campus open and students, faculty and staff safe. But when should an individual be tested for COVID-19?

The top of Denny Chimes seen through trees.

UA Program Helps Small Businesses During Pandemic

A program based at The University of Alabama helped thousands of small businesses successfully access federal disaster funds.

A female social worker and an elderly woman use a tablet device to communicate with one another.

UA Researcher’s Tech-Focused Dementia Care Projects Funded

A University of Alabama social work researcher’s work in advancing technology to improve dementia care receives boost from NIA, NSF.

Summer sunset on the quad with Denny Chimes

UA Program Helps Small Businesses with Challenges in Pandemic

Over the last five months, a program based at The University of Alabama helped thousands of small businesses in the state successfully tap into federal disaster funds to preserve jobs and stay open.