Faculty & Staff

The exterior of the Parker Haun Tennis Facility between two tennis courts

Building Bama: Parker-Haun Tennis Facility

UA Adapted Athletics officially opened the Parker-Haun Tennis Facility, the only collegiate tennis facility in the nation for adapted student-athletes, in October.

Homecoming bonfire

Moore Named 2021 Homecoming Queen

McLean Moore, a senior from Tuscaloosa, was named the 2021 Homecoming Queen at the annual bonfire Friday night on campus.

Numerous Sammy Safe Boxes stacked in a room

Sigma Alpha Mu Leads Fundraiser for Tuscaloosa SAFE Center

UA’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu is coordinating a supply drive and fundraiser to benefit the organization, which provides health care, advocacy and counseling services for survivors of sexual assault.

Denny Chimes with a tree partially covering the chimes.

Faculty and Staff Accolades for Oct. 20, 2021

The UA faculty and staff continue to produce scholarly and creative work recognized around the world.

A decorated graduation cap that says Roll Tide Forever during spring 2021 commencement

Student Support Programs Aid in Record Retention, Graduation Rates

UA set records in second-year retention rate and four-year and six-year graduation rates in fall 2021.

A RISE student smiling while cutting a piece of paper

UA’s RISE Center Hosts BUY for RISE Fundraiser

UA’s RISE Center will host its annual BUY for RISE fundraiser Oct. 29 and 30 and will feature numerous bargains from dozens of local retailers on everything from clothing to home décor.

Eastern pipistrelle flying in a cave

Bats: Dangerous Blind Blood-Suckers or Helpful, Biological Pest Control?

Spooky? Maybe. But a researcher at The University of Alabama says most bats aren’t looking to suck your blood.

Dr. Lizzie Smith stands outside of The University of Alabama Student Center where the Safe Zone Resource Center is located

Smith Ready to Take LGBTQ Safe Zone Resource Center to Next Level

Dr. Lizzie Smith has been named the inaugural director of The University of Alabama Safe Zone Resource Center.

The front exterior of the College of Engineering's H M Comer Hall

UA Opens Search for New Engineering Dean

The University of Alabama College of Engineering has launched a search for its next dean.  

Photograph from the view of the steps of Gorgas Library looking out over the Quad full of groups of students sitting in the grass

‘Intentionality:’ UA Marks Historic Student Diversity

The University of Alabama welcomed its largest and most diverse freshman class in history this fall. And the milestones don’t end there.