Culture & Community

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.

Three students looking at computer monitors.

Building the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals

Students collaborate on finding solutions or deciding if the issue needs to move to the team at TekStream or the OIT Security team.

A graduate student talking to a child and parents at a booth during a previous Family Day at the Museum

Academic Avengers Assemble for UA’s Family Day at the Museum

Family Day at the Museum will feature hands-on exploration of subjects studied by UA graduate students.

Big Al as Cupid on the Quad for Valentine's Day holding flowers

February Events to Crush On  

Love is in the air this February, and so are tons of exciting events!

A large group of people smile for a photo.

UA Students Lead River Pitch Winners

The highly anticipated annual competition awarded 12 first-place prizes worth $1,000. New this year, a $250 prize was awarded for second place.

Realizing the Dream Committee Announces 2026 Events and Activities

Realizing the Dream Committee Announces 2026 Events and Activities

A series of events that will bring influential speakers and award‑winning artists to the Tuscaloosa community.