Culture & Community

Mark Crews, of Alabama Power, makes a presentation to UA President Stuart R. Bell and Dr. Russell Mumper.

$1.4 Million Grant Establishes Alabama Power Innovation Fund

The University of Alabama has been awarded a $1.4 million grant from the Alabama Power Foundation to support business innovation, entrepreneurship, small business growth and talent retention in the state.

SummerTide's 2018 production of "Pump Boys and Dinettes."

Theater at the Beach: SummerTide Rolls In

For three weeks starting June 4, youth in kindergarten through 12th grade will have the opportunity to join UA’s SummerTide Theatre Camp at South Baldwin Community Theatre and learn story theater, dance and music.

Historic Gorgas House Furniture Gets New Life

Historic Gorgas House Furniture Gets New Life

The Gorgas family didn’t move to Tuscaloosa with just their good name and character. They brought furniture, some of which has remained intact – with help – in the Gorgas House since the 1800s.

Milton: ‘I’m Better for it Now’

Milton: ‘I’m Better for it Now’

On Sunday, May 5, Jilisa Milton became the first student to earn a MSW-JD degree at UA, culminating four years of preparation for the growing need for trauma-informed lawyers.

UA College of Engineering to Host Robotic Mining Challenge

UA College of Engineering to Host Robotic Mining Challenge

The five-time NASA Robotic Mining Competition champions from The University of Alabama will take over hosting duties this year.

Bowen: ‘No Closed Doors’ at CrossingPoints

Bowen: ‘No Closed Doors’ at CrossingPoints

On this day, in a small gymnasium in the Tom Barnes Education Building at UA, Jessica Bowen is teaching color guard routines to a room of beginners. The positions and turns aren’t perfect, but that’s OK; the activity has underlying goals of teamwork, focus and fun.

University Libraries Allows Online Renewals

University Libraries Allows Online Renewals

Due to the Gorgas Library renovation project, UA Libraries will be allowing some online renewals.

UA Engineering Racing Team Works with Local Third Graders

UA Engineering Racing Team Works with Local Third Graders

A University of Alabama student team is spending the semester working with a local elementary school and teaching students about the importance of STEM.

‘More Than Just a Space’

‘More Than Just a Space’

On Thursday, PRCA-UA, along with 13 other student groups, gathered for the unveiling of their new home, which will help them expand their community service work.

UA Launches New Student Community Engagement Center

UA Launches New Student Community Engagement Center

Community and university engagement at The University of Alabama received a boost today with the unveiling of the UA Student Community Engagement Center.