Building Bama

The Second Avenue Overpass and a train moving below it

Building Bama: What’s New Around Campus

The University of Alabama is constantly evolving through construction and renovation projects to enhance the learning, teaching, living and research experience for students, faculty and staff.

The Second Avenue Overpass elevating over the train tracks

Building Bama: 2nd Avenue Overpass Opens Aug. 4

The days of having to wait for a train to pass to get to and from campus will soon be in the rearview mirror.

A large obelisk identifying Peter Bryce Preserve at the entrance of the preserve

Building Bama: Peter Bryce Preserve

The UA Board of Trustees passed a resolution creating the Peter Bryce Preserve, a space that will be maintained and preserved in perpetuity.

The front exterior of the Student Health Center before renovations start

Building Bama: Student Health Center Addition

A new addition to the Student Health Center will increase clinical services provided to students and boost research through a new MRI suite.

The Tuska statue being placed on its pedestal outside Bryant-Denny Stadium

Building Bama: Tuska Plaza

A new greeter to the UA campus recently moved from across town to his new home in front of Bryant-Denny Stadium along University Boulevard.

The front entrance of the Math and Science Education Building

Building Bama: Math and Science Education Building

A complete interior renovation and exterior improvements majorly upgraded this campus facility.

A rendering of the Second Avenue Overpass

Building Bama: 2nd Avenue Overpass

The new campus corridor will soon alleviate the headache of waiting on a train to pass along the south edge of campus.

Building Bama: Where Will the Water Go?

Building Bama: Where Will the Water Go?

To allow water to properly drain and prevent future flooding, a stormwater basin is currently being constructed below the Tutwiler Triangle Lot at the corner of Bryant Drive and 10th Avenue.

Building Bama: Can You Hear Me Now?

Building Bama: Can You Hear Me Now?

With the ever-increasing demand for mobile data, wireless carriers are installing “small cells” around campus to deliver the coverage, capacity and network reliability to users where they need it most.