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Traveling Tuscaloosa: A Look at Local Road Work

Traveling Tuscaloosa: A Look at Local Road Work

Road closures, detours and orange traffic barrels have become part of the daily commute with major road projects taking place at some of the most traveled sections of Tuscaloosa.

Out of the Kitchen (Almost) and Into the Workforce

Out of the Kitchen (Almost) and Into the Workforce

Tyler Higginbotham has worked in restaurants since he was 16. As he readies for The University of Alabama commencement on Aug. 3, he’s eager to build a bigger career in the industry and hopefully work for Disney.

Free Tickets to Music Festival Available to UA Students

Free Tickets to Music Festival Available to UA Students

Students who love a free party will have a chance to see Outkast’s Big Boi and Blackberry Smoke at Tuscaloosa’s Druid City Music Fest Saturday, Aug. 24 in downtown Tuscaloosa.

A female college student holds a T-shirt related to her non-profit organization

UA Senior: Military Vets Will Get the Help They Deserve

Kristen Jones, who will graduate from UA in August with degrees in psychology and history, has worked to establish Restoring Freedom, a nonprofit organization that provides counseling services to military veterans and their families.

University students prepare for the start of commencement

UA to Hold 2019 Summer Commencement Exercise Aug. 3

The University of Alabama will hold its summer commencement exercise Saturday, Aug. 3, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

Building Bama: OIT Provides Technology Surge

Building Bama: OIT Provides Technology Surge

Construction is a natural element of summer in Tuscaloosa. One often overlooked, but crucial, component of construction on campus is the implementation of information technology.

Male and female university freshmen pose for a picture during a campus carnival

Tied with the Tide Activities Grow for Early Move-In

Carnivals, bumper cars, spa nights and glow skating – there are a week’s worth of fun events to welcome University of Alabama students back to on-campus residency.

University students roller skate in a room of black lights and neon colors

Bigger, Better: Yea, Alabama! Weeks of Welcome Starts Aug. 17

In line with the welcoming spirit of Southerners and UA’s immersive new-student programming, the University has rebranded its annual “Week of Welcome” to “Yea, Alabama! Weeks of Welcome.”

Student with moving boxes during move-in day

10 Tips to Have the Best Move-In Day Ever

You packed for days. You said your goodbyes. You made the drive. It’s finally here: move-in day. Here are 10 tips to make it the best experience possible.

Building Bama: Facility Upgrades Around Campus

Building Bama: Facility Upgrades Around Campus

While it’s easy to spot the fencing, bulldozers and trucks at numerous construction sites around the Capstone, multiple interior upgrades are happening this summer that aren’t as noticeable.