Culture & Community

Students wearing mortar boards at a commencement ceremony. One mortar board says Roll Tide always.

Fall 2021 Degree Candidates Announced

The University of Alabama will host fall 2021 commencement ceremonies Dec. 10 and 11 at Coleman Colesium.

A person's hands work on a mobile computing system.

UA-led Project to Improve Patient Care in Rural Alabama

With about $1.8 million in funding, The University of Alabama is leading an effort to significantly increase the emergency telemedicine capabilities in rural Alabama.

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

Million Dollar Band Performing in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

After more than two years of planning and practicing, the Million Dollar Band is performing in the 95th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive Sets New Record

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive Sets New Record

The University of Alabama raised 319,437 pounds in this year’s Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive, breaking a school record.

Computer code on a laptop screen on a desk with a coffee mug.

UA Leading Effort to Ready Future Teachers of Computer Science

The University of Alabama is leading a program among six state universities to prepare secondary education students to fill the need for trained computer science teachers in the state.

a aluminum tin of turkey, green beans and dressing

7 Ways to Spend Thanksgiving Week in Tuscaloosa

You’ll be thankful for the many things to do on campus and around town next week.

Dr. Dough Phillips standing near a body of water

Classes in the Great Outdoors: ‘Discovering Alabama’

Dr. Doug Phillips, Emmy Award-winning creator, producer and host of “Discovering Alabama,” was the first to teach outdoor classes at UA.

a group of nursing students wearing crimson scrubs smile while holding up numbers to denote the 2021 campaign fundraising total of $406,720

UA Exceeds United Way 2021 Campaign Goal

UA faculty and staff rose to the occasion once more to be champions for West Alabama communities.

Mural of Space is Our Place in Madison County, by artist Jahni Moore, 2018

Alabama’s Rich Culture, History Told on Mural Trail Throughout the State

The Alabama Mural Trail encourages tourists and locals alike to explore the state’s rich culture and history through public art.

Mary Smith, a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma, teaching basket weaving

UA Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month

Several events will take place on and off campus this month.