Community Outreach

A West Alabama Food Bank truck with donation barrels

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Kicks Off 30th Food Drive

UA’s 30th Beat Auburn Beat Hunger drive kicks off Sept. 29, benefiting the West Alabama Food Bank.

volunteers pack boxes of food for needy families at the West alabama food bank.

Students Make Ripples in Tuscaloosa on Community Service Day

Before classes ramp up for the fall, these students volunteered their time to give back to the community.

three members of UAPD at national night out

Meeting Neighbors at National Night Out

University of Alabama Police and others met the community during National Night Out.

Professional development programmer cooperating meeting programming website working a software in office room.

VitAL, State Create On-Demand Digital Learning Program

Courses cover alcohol use disorder treatment, substance use stigma, motivational interviewing techniques and more.

The crowd at a previous Back to School Bash

UA Autism Clinic Hosts Back to School Bash

The Back to School Bash on July 29 will offer free activities, face painting and school supplies while they last.

A UAPD officer talks to a little boy in a fireman's hat.

National Night Out Offers Chance for Police and Community to Meet

The annual National Night Out will be held Tuesday, Aug. 1.

UA Expands Effort Responding to Rural Health Inequities

UA Expands Effort Responding to Rural Health Inequities

A UA-led project to equip communities in the state to be more resilient to health disparities is expanding its reach.

A small group of students gather at a table in a large room.

CrossingPoints College Prep Summit Hits 5-Year Milestone

Celebrating its fifth year, the summit was started in 2018 to fulfill what many felt was an unmet need.

a robotic obstacle course on the floor

UA’s K-12 Robotics Competition Reboots

More than 200 K-12 students from across Alabama competed in this year’s robotics competition on campus.

a UA student works with a young elementary school student

Honors Students Give Back to Community With Engage Tuscaloosa

Honors College students are doing their part to teach the next generation of students the importance of STEM.