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UA Preview — April 14-20, 2025

RISE Center set for annual fundraisers, UA Museums hosts gardening event for seniors and much more. Continue reading UA Preview — April 14-20, 2025

Bama Blitz’s ‘The Crimson Countdown’ Set for April 15-17

UA’s annual fundraising campaign kicks off at noon April 15. Continue reading Bama Blitz’s ‘The Crimson Countdown’ Set for April 15-17

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Big Al and a golfer at a previous RISE Tournament of Champions

UA RISE Center Hosts Annual Golf, Silent Auction Fundraisers

The UA RISE Center will host the RISE Tournament of Champions golf fundraiser April 24-25 and CHIP in for RISE April 29.

A view of the main quad at the University of Alabama with the library in the background.

4 UA Students Named Goldwater Scholars

UA led all SEC universities with four students named Goldwater Scholars.

A group of students gathered outside for the Tapping on the Mound ceremony

Tapping on the Mound Highlights UA Honors Week

UA will hold Honors Week March 31-April 4 culminating in the Tapping on the Mound ceremony on Honors Day.

Four UA students prepare a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

UA Student Veterans Lay Wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

This marked the first time any current UA student or student from a school in the Southeastern Conference participated in the ritual honoring U.S military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

A group of graduation caps at a commencement ceremony

UA to Hold Spring 2025 Commencement May 2-4

About 6,000 candidates will participate in eight ceremonies.

Several counselors posing with Big Al in front of Bryant Denny Stadium

UA Hosts Rural High School Counselor Drive-In

UA hosted 20 high school counselors from rural Alabama to learn more about the college experience at the Capstone.

Learn about commercial & documentary filming on CAMPUS

The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides a forward-thinking environment and over 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus. A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. As the state’s largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.