Culture & Community

New UA Center Aims to Improve Behavior, Mental Health in Schools

New UA Center Aims to Improve Behavior, Mental Health in Schools

UA has strengthened its role as the leader in the state for improving education for primary and secondary education students through encouraging alternative discipline methods and supporting students with mental health issues.

UA Student Veterans March to Bring Awareness to Veteran Suicides

UA Student Veterans March to Bring Awareness to Veteran Suicides

Almost 80 students and support personnel from UA’s Campus Veterans Association and Auburn’s Student Veterans Association will participate in Operation Iron Ruck, Nov. 27 – Nov. 30.

Art on Woods Quad

UA Contributes Heavily to Tuscaloosa’s Public Art Scene

Public art not only beautifies a city, but also draws people to see it and patronize local businesses.

River Pitch 2019 Seeks Student, Community Entrepreneurs

River Pitch 2019 Seeks Student, Community Entrepreneurs

The 2019 River Pitch Business Idea Competition is scheduled for the Tuscaloosa River Market Nov. 19 from 5-9 p.m

Native American art

NASA Engineer Part of Native American Heritage Month Events

UA will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a series of events designed to spotlight the history, tradition and values of Native Americans.

It was a Happy, Haunting Halloween at the Capstone

Art Adventures in Spain

Art Adventures in Spain

Faculty members led an art and art history study trip to Spain. Don’t miss the chance to go study art in Italy in 2020.

UA to Lead Project to Help Reduce Infant Mortality Rates in Alabama

UA to Lead Project to Help Reduce Infant Mortality Rates in Alabama

University of Alabama School of Social Work researchers will soon expand a statewide drug and mental health screening program to address infant mortality in Alabama.

Isabella Powell walking between military officers

Miss University of Alabama 2020 Spreads Sensory Rooms across State

Within approximately one month of being crowned Miss University of Alabama, Isabella Powell has already made significant ground on her platform cause — helping youth with sensory needs.

Bama students jumping

Break by Giving Others One, Go Beyond Bama

During fall and winter breaks, Beyond Bama, an initiative of the Center for Service and Leadership in the Division of Student Life, is offering short-term, all-inclusive, service-learning trips for University of Alabama students.