As the first semester of the 2017-2018 school year comes to a close, the University continues to make changes to campus and plan for the future. The University of Alabama has plans for new dining halls,...
Alabama's Democratic senate candidate Doug Jones continues to rise in recent polls as Republican candidate Roy Moore has been forced to address multiple sexual conduct allegations involving young girls....
What: "Stories From the Field: Conversation with a Currently Serving Peace Corp Volunteer.” Light refreshments will be served. Who: The event is hosted by the Capstone International Center and open...
The Tuscaloosa City Council passed a resolution earlier this summer, allowing the short-term leasing of residencies in certain areas throughout the city. The concept of home-sharing was not one that was...
Most people would think that Forrest Gump was the only UA graduate to run across the country. But that was before this summer, when one UA senior tied up her laces and just kept going, running clear to...
Students have mixed reactions following last week’s runoff election for the Senate Republican Primary. Appointed incumbent Luther Strange lost to former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore....
With the Sept. 26 runoff for Alabama’s Republican primary special election looming, the campaign contributions for both Roy Moore and Luther Strange set Alabama records for a congressional race. The...
The out-of-state student population at The University of Alabama faces many different challenges than their in-state counterparts. One such challenge is that many out-of-state students do not have the...
Working on Capitol Hill, Chandler Shields spends much of her time surrounded by both national and international leaders, as well as distinguished individuals and guests from all over the world. Her life...
While some students cross the Black Warrior River to get to The University of Alabama, one visiting scholar crossed the Pacific Ocean to do the same. From Tokyo to Tuscaloosa, a rising employee of a prominent...
Caddell Construction, the Montgomery-based company which was awarded the July 2017 contract to build The University of Alabama's new residence halls, recently caught the attention of some members of the...
Though Houston is 600 miles from Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama community has been closely struck by the effects of Hurricane Harvey. Athletes, students and alumni alike have been impacted by the...
The University of Alabama continuously hires new faculty and staff, and this year was no different. In recent months, the University has added new members in almost all departments. "This list [of new...
The University of Alabama is set to begin running a new authentication system designed to better protect students online. The program, known as DUO, is a two-factor authentication system that goes...
The University of Alabama will hold its summer commencement exercise August 5 at Coleman Coliseum. Over 750 undergraduates and graduate students representing their various schools and departments will...
University of Alabama student Cameryn Blackmore, who is on campus pursuing her PhD in political science, has been named the recipient of a national fellowship award from the American Political Science...
University of Alabama student Cameryn Blackmore, who is on campus pursuing her PhD in political science, has been named the recipient of a national fellowship award from the American Political Science...
University of Alabama student Cameryn Blackmore, who is on campus pursuing her PhD in political science, has been named the recipient of a national fellowship award from the American Political Science...
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has recently found himself the recipient of criticism at the hands of President Donald Trump. The reported conflict between the two is the most recent administrative...
Last week The Tuscaloosa News displayed a full-page advertisement from the attorney of Terry Bunn, Jr. regarding the allegations of wrongful death in the lawsuit that has been filed against his client....
As a new student you might be apprehensive about beginning life at college. Don't worry, because the University has a slate of events planned for the start of the fall semester designed to acclimate freshmen...
Last week, the Tuscaloosa City Council voted to allow Springbrook Investments LLC to rezone their residential neighborhood. The proposal concerned turning Springbrook's 23-lot residential property into...
Last week, the Tuscaloosa City Council approved a measure supported by Mayor Walt Maddox that allows short term leasing in the Tuscaloosa area. The ruling allows short-term rentals in the T.O. Lake District...
On Tuesday, July 25, the Tuscaloosa City Council will vote to accept or deny a rezoning request from Springbrook Investments LLC. The rezoning request stems from Springbrook's desire to turn a 23-lot property...
Recent UA graduate Dana Sweeney has been selected as one of five students nationwide to receive the Andrew Goodman Foundation's Hidden Heroes Award. The five students chosen for the award will be recognized...
Governor of Alabama Kay Ivey signed legislation that will permit nonresident students to take advantage of all of the same rules that are in place for resident students related to hunting, fishing their...
University of Alabama student Emma Sophia Kay is the recipient of a fellowship award that totals $17,900. This comes with her selection as a National Association of Social Work/Council on Social Work...
President Donald Trump recently nominated multiple candidates for federal court positions in both Alabama and Tennessee, including three alumni of The University of Alabama's law school. In Trump's 5th...
The Tuscaloosa City Council will be supporting a Paramedicine Program with The University of Alabama that will have nurse practitioners respond to 911 calls and go along with the city's emergency services...
The Tuscaloosa City Council voted yes on allowing short-term leasing in two areas of Tuscaloosa. The T.O. Lake District and the T.O. Downtown District have both been granted the rights to lease their residencies...
Every summer, the incoming first-year students participate in what is known as Bama Bound. Almost everyone at this University went through this process before their first semester began, and the number...
The Capstone College of Nursing recently received a $1.7 million grant for the purpose of increasing the number of Latino nurses with bachelor's degrees. The grant is aimed at recruiting 80 Latino registered...
With the beginning of the second summer semester at UA, students involved in SGA and in political organizations must keep progressing despite many members being away from Tuscaloosa until the Fall. While...
The Alabama Associated Press honored two University of Alabama media affiliates, Alabama Public Radio and WVUA 23, with multiple awards at an event in late June. Alabama Public Radio, also known as...
Both the University of Alabama and its Student Government Association have released separate statements regarding the death of Megan Rondini. A recent Buzzfeed article claimed Rondini was raped by Terry...
Entrepreneurs feel good about Alabama's future, according to a new analysis from the Alabama Business Confidence Index survey, or ABCI. The survey measures data received from the state's industry leaders...
The city of Tuscaloosa will be housing their business incubator, The Edge Entrepreneurship Center, in a new 26,300 square-foot facility. The plan is a collaboration among The University of Alabama, the...
An email was sent out to multiple UA students in an attempt to scam them out of personal information, according to a security alert released by the University's Office of Information Technology. This...
The University of Alabama now has an app dedicated to the safety and assistance of students. Known simply as the UA Safety App, it is available for download on IOS and Android devices. The app will aid...
For the month of May, the jobless rate for Alabama fell to 4.9 percent, its lowest total since March 2008. This drop in unemployment is also accompanied by an increase in the workforce. Governor Kay...
During the summer, members of The University of Alabama's Student Government Association go all over the world studying abroad, interning for elected officials and participating in political campaigns....
The University of Alabama has named its new Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Dr. G. Christine Taylor. Taylor has more than 25 years of experience working in the...
With primaries for the special election to fill the Senate seat left behind by Attorney General Jeff Sessions quickly approaching, citizens on both sides of the aisle appear ready to move on from the controversy...
Family, friends and former colleagues of Taylor Creel Stinson have organized their efforts to create the Taylor Stinson Scholarship Fund, in memory of the Alabama graduate. She passed away last week after...
In recent years, The University of Alabama has seen a huge upward trend in students from outside the state of Alabama. Known as the "flagship" University for the state, UA traditionally has appealed to...
The Homegrown Alabama Farmer's Market will continue their weekly services throughout the summer, though most students are elsewhere. The Alabama student-run market, which attracts farmers from across...
The Military Child Education Coalition will host the "Supporting Veterans' Children Through Transitions" course on Friday, June 2 in the Bryant Conference Center, in partnership with the School of Social...
Henry Clay, known as “The Great Compromiser,” was famous for being an effective congressman because of his rhetorical abilities. Now, The Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship chooses 50 students annually...
Every year, graduation brings a large influx of family and friends to Tuscaloosa. While the increase in population is good business for the local bars and restaurants, it also inevitably leads to more...
This weekend could mark the possible beginning of a government shutdown, where many services and departments of the federal government cease to continue operations. Funding for the government expires...
With the final weeks of the second semester coming to an end and graduation quickly approaching, there are many seniors and graduate students who will no longer be students for the first time in their...
With the newly elected SGA members moving into their offices and the old senate senate session now completed, there is fresh group of members ready to fill their shoes. There are no more senate meetings...
Multi billion-dollar company PepsiCo recently found itself in hot water after a television commercial was unfavorably received by the public. The now-pulled commercial starred Kendall Jenner joining a...
Gene Fulmer, who ran for SGA president this past cycle along with Lillian Roth and Jared Hunter, has decided to apply to join the Hunter administration after his opponent's victory. Fulmer will apply...
Could your favorite spot to eat be a health hazard? In Alabama, every restaurant is required to display a sheet of paper containing their health rating.To get the ratings, Tuscaloosa restaurants are subjected...
Recently, campus construction has become a staple at the University. Be it on roads or buildings, changes are constantly being implemented to allow The University of Alabama campus to accommodate its growing...
The past several years, The University of Alabama has expanded in both student population and in area. Because of this, the University and the City of Tuscaloosa have enacted numerous infrastructure projects...
The Trump Presidency has divided students across The University of Alabama and the issue of North Korea's nuclear capabilities is no different.Only a couple months into the Trump administration, the president...
Over a year ago, Justice Antonin Scalia died in his sleep due to natural causes. The passing of Scalia sent the political right into a furor, out of fear that President Barack Obama would get to nominate...
Alabama politics have become a familiar topic of discussion for many, with Alabama officials making headlines for corruption investigations, political maneuvering and questionable deals. Last year alone,...
After coming in second in the SGA presidential race, Gene Fulmer said he looks forward to continue serving the University. A junior who is involved in many help programs at the University such as Al’s...
SGA presidential candidate Gene Fulmer has been defined by his unpredictable relationships at The University of Alabama, which can be seen as a product of his small-town upbringing. Although born in...
President Donald Trump, in his first presidential address to congress, proposed his budgetary plan that is going to change the amount of funding agencies will be receiving in the future. Trump says that...
College is a time where, among other things, students learn to interact with financial institutions independently. Every day, students interact with banks by taking out loans, depositing paychecks and...
President Donald Trump has nominated Florida International Law School Dean R. Alexander Acosta to the Secretary of Labor, a position that was originally meant for fast food CEO Andy Puzder. Puzder withdrew...
With President Trump’s administration now in power, the long and controversial election season has officially come to a close. Headlines littered the newsstands for months describing America’s divisive...
The University of Alabama National Society of Black Engineers hosted a town hall meeting in the ballroom of the Ferguson Center titled "Race, Policy, and Ethics," which focused on race relations between...
The new Julia Tutwiler Hall, which was approved last week by the Board of Trustees, comes in light of two major concerns the University had with the current facility: increase in attendance and renovation...
Last week, eligible student organizations gave their presentations to the SGA Board of Governors who will then decide their fate on block seating based on rules. A total of 48 organizations applied and...
Students operating on a spring and fall semester schedule are always surprised to come back to campus slightly different than the year before. Every summer, construction on and around campus skyrockets....
The UA Center for Academic Success, which has assisted students with their studies for years, is now expanding their efforts to help even more students perform well in the 2016-2017 school year. The...
Due to the vacancy caused by Alli Selman’s inability to fill her seat, the Student Government Association has begun the application process to find a suitable replacement for the position of vice...
Over the years, Americans’ trust in their own government has consistently fluctuated. Decline in trust and lagging public opinion ratings were the main topics of the most recent Honors College Town Hall...
The SGA presidential debate Monday night between Hamilton Bloom and Justin Thompson covered various areas of concern for students and the candidates. Bloom, the current vice president for student affairs,...
Debate at the SGA Senate meeting Thursday focused on the possibility of joining the Worker Rights Consortium. The proposal was first discussed last week, but the floor was opened for general debate in...
While segments of the black community have seemingly made significant strides since the days of Jim Crow, there is still a great deal of inequality when it comes to the entirety of the black community,...
Among the key issues discussed at Thursday’s SGA Senate meeting was the need for The University of Alabama to join the Worker’s Rights Consortium, a formal apology to Auburn University for the non-appearance...
Since the beginning of the school year, residence halls like Presidential Village and Ridgecrest have taken a beating. Vandalism in these buildings has grown rapidly, with most instances occurring on the...
