Community Outreach

Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger Launches 25th Anniversary Drive

Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger Launches 25th Anniversary Drive

The 25th annual Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger food drive kicks off Monday, Oct. 1, at The University of Alabama and runs through Nov. 15. The drive collects food donations for the West Alabama Food Bank.

Where Focus Comes First

Where Focus Comes First

UA students play a key role in making Alabama the top state in the nation for finding and correcting vision problems in young children.

UA Freshman Receives Congressional Honor for Service

UA Freshman Receives Congressional Honor for Service

After more than 200 hours of service and earning a Congressional medal, Sara Lang is eager to explore new volunteer opportunities as she begins her college career at UA.

‘Community Without Borders’ Theme of Hispanic Latino Heritage Month

‘Community Without Borders’ Theme of Hispanic Latino Heritage Month

“A Community Without  Borders” is the theme for the 2018 Hispanic Latino Heritage Month at The University of Alabama. Highlights for the event, which ends Oct. 16, includes lectures, campus dialogues and activities.

UA Dance Marathon Reaches $1 Million Milestone for Hospital

UA Dance Marathon Reaches $1 Million Milestone for Hospital

Children’s of Alabama honored The University of Alabama Dance Marathon program today for donating more than $1 million to the hospital over a seven-year period by presenting the organization with a recognition plaque on the Pillars of the Community display in the hospital.

UA to Host State College Fair for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

UA to Host State College Fair for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Post-secondary education opportunities are growing for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and a new summit at The University of Alabama aims to increase awareness of the programs across the state of Alabama.

Registration Open for Culverhouse LIFT Job Skills Training Program

Registration Open for Culverhouse LIFT Job Skills Training Program

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

‘All of Us’ Research Program at UA Enrolling Participants

‘All of Us’ Research Program at UA Enrolling Participants

Participating sites in the national All of Us Research Program, including The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences, have received another round of funding for work on the landmark effort to advance individualized care, prevention and treatment for people of all backgrounds.

Community Affairs’ Advisory Board to Host Gala at Harbert Center

Community Affairs’ Advisory Board to Host Gala at Harbert Center

The University of Alabama Division of Community Affairs’ board of advisors will host a “Coming Back, Giving Back” gala Monday, Sept. 10, at the Harbert Center, 2019 Fourth Ave. N., in downtown Birmingham.

UA Launches Child Intervention Pilot for Traumatized Youth

UA Launches Child Intervention Pilot for Traumatized Youth

UA researchers are working with social service providers to implement an intervention intended to help manage problem behaviors in children who’ve experienced trauma.