Culture & Community

Several people dressed in marching band gear play instruments while in the homecoming parade.

“Pumpkin Spice” Up Your Fall with These October Events

October has no shortage of hauntingly fun events all month long, both on and off campus.

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.

a speaker at the commencement podium

UA to Hold Fall 2023 Commencement Dec. 16 

About 1,800 candidates will participate in two ceremonies.

a student and her family member at Government plaza

All in the Bama Family at Family Weekend

Families got a taste of the Alabama Experience with open houses and football during Family Weekend 2023.

A group of dancers performing a Native American dance

Moundville Hosts 35th Annual Native American Festival

UA Moundville Archaeological Park will host the 35th annual Moundville Native American Festival Oct. 4-7.

a long line shows the ¡La Gozadera! kickoff event had a great turnout

Food, Music, Dancing Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month

The Student Center Lawn was buzzing as students, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate.

Students fill out name tags at a table during career fair.

Career Fairs: Prep for Success

UA’s Career Center has several ways for students to prepare for upcoming career fairs.

September Events: Fall Back into Autumn 

September Events: Fall Back into Autumn 

Take a glimpse at this preview of community and campus events throughout September to see all Tuscaloosa has going on!

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.

the eight members of Yonder Dance Company wearing yellow shirts on stage

UA Dance Company Takes Original Performance to Global Stage

Students wrote, choregraphed, performed and even promoted the dance that was featured at an international festival.