Skip to Main Content
Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

NEWS

COVID - 19 Update. The Crimson White.

UA students can expect fewer COVID-19 restrictions in the fall

Isabel Hope, Assistant News Editor July 9, 2021

A month ahead of the fall semester, the University has not released an official health and safety return plan.  Last year, the University of Alabama System released a 22-page Comprehensive Health and...

Some Million Dollar Band alumni say reunions are overpriced, inaccessible

Some Million Dollar Band alumni say reunions are overpriced, inaccessible

Monica Nakashima, Staff Reporter July 7, 2021
The Alumni Band weekend is an annual reunion where Million Dollar Band alumni reconvene on campus and perform during a home football game. The event usually lasts two days, and it costs $40 for alumni to attend. 
UA considers paid parental leave policy for faculty 

UA considers paid parental leave policy for faculty 

Isabel Hope, Assistant News Editor July 2, 2021

The University is considering a proposal for paid parental leave for faculty members.  The proposal, which was sent to University administration several weeks ago, is for all UA employees. It  was...

The Crimson White. News in brief.

College of Nursing receives $1.2 million grant to recruit underrepresented students

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor July 1, 2021

The University received a $1.2 million Science Education Partnership Award for its new project, Health Sciences and Technology Academy-Alabama.  The project is led by Robin Bartlett, associate dean...

The Lofts.

UA residence halls exceed capacity for fall semester

The University of Alabama anticipates a large freshman class on campus in the fall. On-campus housing is expected to be above capacity by between 250 and 700 beds, according to Vice President for Student Life Myron Pope. 
Photo of the DCH hospital.

DCH selects hospitalist services provider after six-month long search

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor June 30, 2021
The Druid City Hospital (DCH) Health System has selected Capstone Health Services Foundation and IN Compass Health as its hospitalist services provider after a six-month long search.
Portrait of Tut Wilson.

Former UA sorority president named director of fraternity and sorority life

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter June 30, 2021
Patricia “Tut” Wilson, a three-time UA graduate, will become the first executive director of fraternity and sorority life on July 15 after an eight-month long search.
Emergency blue phones temporarily out of use

Emergency blue phones temporarily out of use

Isabel Hope, Assistant News Editor June 23, 2021
The Office of Information Technology’s Telecommunications Department is upgrading the emergency blue phones on the Quad. The devices, which connect users to UAPD in an emergency, have been temporarily covered until upgrades are completed. 
$1 million Gorgas House replica for sale in Georgia

$1 million Gorgas House replica for sale in Georgia

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor June 23, 2021
A home modeled after the Gorgas House Museum — the oldest building on The University of Alabama's campus — is for sale in Marietta, Georgia. The property is listed at $1 million.
Rain floods the Quad on the UA campus in February 2020.

How to support flood cleanup efforts 

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor June 21, 2021

Local organizations are requesting assistance in flood cleanup efforts. Those interested in responding to Saturday’s storm can go to the Tuscaloosa County Volunteer Reception Center between 9 a.m....

The Crimson White. News in brief.

Mayor Maddox declares water conservation emergency in Tuscaloosa 

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor June 20, 2021

UPDATE Wednesday, June 23. Mayor Walt Maddox's water conservation order expired at noon on Wednesday, June 23. “Thanks to the diligent work of our crew members to repair the waterline damage caused...

UA to host in-person commencement on July 31

UA to host in-person commencement on July 31

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor June 18, 2021

The University of Alabama will hold summer commencement ceremonies on Saturday, July 31 at Coleman Coliseum. Summer 2021 commencement ceremonies will take place in person, and more than 1,000 candidates...