Culture & Community

A male and two females stand in front of the Mercedes-Benz logo.

Co-ops create shorter path to job offers

To help raise student awareness of co-op opportunities, The University of Alabama Career Center is hosting its first-ever Crimson Co-Op Day Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. across campus, including an information session at 3 p.m. in the Career Center.

Three students lounge on a blanket on The Quad talking.

Swinging into September with a full schedule

Check out the events happening around campus and Tuscaloosa in September 2026.

A group of students sit around a table eating.

Bama Dining feedback fueling fresh, fun updates

From student partnerships and new faces to sustainability initiatives, refreshed spaces and expanded menus, Bama Dining has a full plate planned for the year ahead.

a collage showing band members, historic documents and other memorabilia related to the UA fight song

A Century of ‘Yea, Alabama!’

Explore the history and tradition of the anthem that unites Alabama students, alumni and fans across generations.

Icahn Stadium in New York

UA student-athletes earn medals at Para Track and Field National Championships

The national championship event was held July 23-26 at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island in New York City.

Student getting free cookies from a welcome event

Welcome back: August events you don’t want to miss

Make the most of August 2026 with student events, campus traditions and local fun happening all month long.

Sydney Blackhurst poses with a $10,000 check she earned during the SEC Startup Competition.

UA swimmer earns $10k in SEC Startup Competition

Blackhurst beat out student-athletes from the University of Arkansas, LSU and the University of South Carolina to take first place.

An artistic still shot of a Crimson Ride bus.

Out of Office: Behind the wheel with UA’s campus drivers

Every day, thousands of faculty, staff and students rely on the professional drivers like Brenda Jordan and Quentin King to get around campus safely and on time.

Luke Turner

Denny Chimes history preserved through student project

Turner was excited to combine his management information systems and music degrees to do something fun and meaningful.

Elaina Burt, Julia Schumacher, Ruby Tilghman, Jayla Duncan, Alana Price.

May UA grad crowned Miss Alabama 2026

The title comes with a $15,000 cash scholarship along with several sponsor gifts and services made available to the winner.