Media Relations

Moundville patrons looking at Native American jewelry

36th Annual Moundville Native American Festival Oct. 3-5

The lifeways and art of southeastern Native Americans will come to life at the annual Moundville Native American Festival.

Students talking in a circle on the quad

UA Preview — Sept. 16-22, 2024

Enrollment surpasses 40K for first time, Alabama and Auburn fans compete in citizen science and much more.

Students view the dynamic Roll Tide room at the Randall Welcome Center

Record In-State Class Rolls UA’s Total Enrollment Over 40K

UA’s commitment to student success led to the record-breaking enrollment, which includes 3,434 freshmen from Alabama, marking the largest number of in-state freshmen ever.

Group photo of students.

Inaugural Class of Shelby Scholars Selected

Shelby Scholars will receive professional mentoring and education to participate in selective experiential learning opportunities.

A new driving simulator

UA Preview — Sept. 9-15, 2024

New simulator studies human behavior and driving, 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb this week and much more.

Mercedes 350GLE body fitted with driving simulator software sits in front of a curved screen.

Unique Simulator Drives Research at UA’s TRIP Lab

A powerful driving simulator at The University of Alabama will enable unique research into driving behaviors.

The landscape at Moundville Archaeological Park

UA Preview — Sept. 3-8, 2024

Poor time management can lead to poor sleep for college students, Saturday in the Park returns and much more.

An aerial view of Bryant Denny Stadium

UA Preview — Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2024

UAPD collaborates with UA Athletics for Tuscaloosa 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, student musicians win international competition and much more.

Ixhelt Gonzalez

5 Student-Athletes to Represent Adapted Athletics in Paris

The Paralympic Games take place Aug. 28 through Sept. 8.

An aerial view of the new Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility

UA Preview — Aug. 19-25, 2024

World-class hydrologic facility opens, professor’s groundbreaking research helps medicine design and more.