Culture & Community

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.

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.

a band performs on a lit stage at night during Bama Jam 2022

No Sweat, August Events are Here 

Here’s a roundup of not-to-miss events on campus and in Tuscaloosa this month.

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.

fireworks over the Black Warrior River

Fireworks to Fossils: July Events Heat Up

Check out the fun, educational and celebratory events taking place this month on campus and beyond.