Culture & Community

Big Al picking a golf club from a bag

Tennis, Golf Fundraisers Benefit UA RISE Center

The UA RISE Center is set to host its annual tennis and golf tournament fundraisers and CHIP in for RISE silent auction.  

Fernando Salinas, Daysha Edwards, Kaleigh Oberg, and John Koerkenmeier with the barrel of recycled paint they made.

Beyond Bama: Serving the Big Easy

UA students immersed themselves in service and leadership in New Orleans through the Beyond Bama alternative spring break program this year.

Red tulips

April 2026 Events in Bloom at UA  

From concerts on campus to festivals all over town, April events are in bloom at UA!

Houston Mallette

Bamalytics: Netting Success On and Off the Court

Bamalytics creates a unique, shared experience between student-workers and student-athletes.

Successful UA Exchange Program Gets a Reboot

Successful UA Exchange Program Gets a Reboot

University of Alabama has rebooted an innovative international exchange program in automotive engineering.

COMPASS brain health initiative ribbon cutting on front steps of Randall Welcome Center at UA

UA, State Partners Expand Brain Injury Care with Launch of COMPASS Initiative

A new interdisciplinary program will provide brain injury evaluation for free to Alabama residents referred by ADRS.

Runners at the Crimson Couch 5k

March Events to Get You Moving

Get ready to march into spring with these activities on campus and around town.

A man's hands making tools out of rock

Moundville Archaeological Park Hosts Lithic Arts Festival

Moundville Archaeological Park will host the Moundville Lithic Arts Festival, formerly the Knap-In, March 6-7.

close up of water splashing in an arc from a fountain

New UA Facility Focused on Water Will Support Research, Economic Development  

UA will open the Wiregrass Hub, a facility focused on water research, community engagement and student recruitment, in downtown Enterprise.

a veteran taps a smart phone as a UA student assists him

No Veteran Left Behind: Students Teach Technology, Build Connections

UA students are helping veterans confront technological challenges.