Culture & Community

A teacher playing a guitar for students

UA RISE Center Hosts Annual Golf, Tennis Fundraisers

The RISE Tournament of Champions and tennis tournaments help support the UA RISE Center.

UA College of Education front.

Teach in Bama Signs First School Districts

The UA College of Education has developed a program aimed at cultivating and retaining Alabama’s next great teachers.

young woman looks at art at the festival

April is Blooming With Lively Events

See the best of things to do on campus and around town all month long.

A collage photos from campus and Tuscaloosa

UA’s Impact on State Economy Approached Record Despite Pandemic

UA had a $2.948 billion economic impact on the state of Alabama during the 2020-2021 academic year.

black and white photograph of Dr. Lena Prewitt at her desk

A Tribute to Dr. Lena Prewitt

Dr. Lena (Burrell) Prewitt, an educator dedicated to advancing knowledge, truth and equality and The University of Alabama’s first Black female professor, died Feb. 14 at the age of 92.  Appointed as an associate professor of business administration to what’s now Culverhouse College of Business in 1970, Prewitt brought a wealth of academic and professional

a female dancer in a shiny metallic costume leaps into the air

‘Canvas of Motion’: Scenes from Spring Dance Production

Students in the department of theatre and dance dazzle in their spring performance.

Spring into March with Fun Events

Spring into March with Fun Events

Check out just a sample of the many great events on campus and around town in March 2024.

Two children watching a flint knapper making stone tools

UA Moundville Archaeological Park Set for Annual Knap-In

The UA Moundville Archaeological Park will host its annual Knap-In March 1-2.

Graduation hats in a crowd at the University of Alabama's commencement ceremony.

UA to Hold Spring 2024 Commencement May 3-5

About 5,400 candidates will participate in eight ceremonies.

Capstone Agency students pose for a photo during CreateAthon

Capstone Agency’s CreateAthon Supports Local Nonprofits

Capstone Agency provided creative communications solutions for local nonprofits during its annual CreateAthon.