Building Bama: The Beat Goes On
While several major projects wrapped up ahead of the start of the 2019-20 academic year, UA’s department of construction administration will continue to work throughout the year on other projects around campus.
Students
UA’s Tidechella: 5 Reasons You Don’t Want to Miss it
If you missed Coachella this year, no worries. Tidechella at The University of Alabama is free and right around the corner.
UA Honors College Freshmen Strive to Help Others in Alabama Action
Entering freshmen in The University of Alabama’s Honors College will strive to contribute to the Tuscaloosa community through service Aug. 12-16 as part of the Alabama Action, Outdoor Action and Health Action programs.
Tears Turn to Success for Graduate Student
Jennie Thies starts her fourth year with more confidence after winning a highly competitive national grant, the NIH Diversity Research Supplement, a two-year pre-doctoral fellowship that covers tuition and health care and provides a stipend supporting her research in the Caldwell Lab.
Student with Down Syndrome Looking Forward to Starting Classes at UA
Megan Deloach will begin taking classes at The University of Alabama this fall as part of the CrossingPoints Certificate in Occupational Studies program. For the past two summers, she has participated in CrossingPoints Summer Bridge Program to get her ready. See her story on ABC 33/40.
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
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
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.
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.
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.