The University of Alabama Police Department retired Boomer, an explosives detection K-9, on Tuesday after nearly a decade of service. Boomer completed over 30,000 operational hours, including major campus...

The SGA Senate approved student organization seating changes Thursday night, along with a move-out food drive for the West Alabama Food Bank, a constitutional election change and two revisions to the SGA...

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox was named chair of the SEC Mayors Alliance during the group’s inaugural meeting hosted at the University of Texas at Austin in March. “I look forward to the positive impact...

Former University of Alabama President Stuart R. Bell will chair United Way of West Alabama’s 2026 campaign during its 80th anniversary year. Bell, who served as the University’s 29th president...

Hundreds of University students gathered at the Theta Chi house Tuesday night to honor Jimmy Gracey, a 20-year-old UA student who died in Barcelona last weekend while visiting friends. The vigil brought...

The SGA Senate unanimously approved the creation of a First-Year Council director of communications position, along with a resolution recognizing September 2026 as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month,...

Freddie Nelson is a junior majoring in biology and currently serves as the SGA vice president for external affairs. He is running uncontested to be the next SGA executive vice president. Q: Why is it...

Derrick Anthony White, 44, was arrested and charged with attempted murder Wednesday morning. Tuscaloosa Police Department officers and Violent Crimes Unit investigators responded to a shooting around...

The SGA Senate approved changes to the SGA Judicial Board, adjusted how one student organization is evaluated in block seating, and passed several student-focused acts and resolutions on Thursday. C-01-26,...

The SGA and the Division of Student Life launched a new Student Engagement Stipend Jan. 12 that offers eligible undergraduates up to $150 to help pay for costs tied to academic and campus involvement opportunities. The...

A University of Alabama student is running for Black Caucus chair within the College Democrats of America. Miah Woodgett, a sophomore majoring in criminology and criminal justice, said she was inspired...

The SGA Senate confirmed a new vice president for student affairs, approved new wellness initiatives and expanded representation within the First Year Council on Thursday. The Senate confirmed Michael...

he SGA Senate considered several pieces of legislation focused on student safety, government engagement, and campus communication on Thursday. The Senate passed Act A-20-25, aimed at helping students...

The SGA announced Tuesday the process to fill the vacant position of vice president for student affairs following John Michael Chandash’s resignation on Oct. 26. Chandash resigned one day after a...

The SGA Senate introduced legislation and confirmed the 2025–26 First Year Council class on Thursday. Senators first revisited Act A-18-25, which creates a survey to gauge student opinions on testing...

University student organizations Students Supporting Israel and Students for Justice in Palestine held separate vigils on the Quad Monday night to honor the victims in the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel...

The SGA Senate introduced a bill to address classroom conditions in STEM courses, approved its 2026 budget and passed a resolution honoring a longtime University administrator at its meeting on Thursday. Christian...

The Student Government Association introduced the Legends Punch Card this semester to recognize students who made the president’s or dean’s list during the spring 2025 semester. The program partners...

The SGA Senate approved the financial affairs committee budget for the fiscal year, as well as the “SGA Core” model on Thursday. Carson Pfeiffer, a senator for the Culverhouse College of Business,...

First-year students living on campus at the University no longer have the option to purchase the Silver 125 meal plan. The University quietly replaced it with the Silver 150 — a more expensive plan that...

Bama Dining expanded on-campus dining this fall with two new restaurants and a gaming and entertainment area in Lakeside Dining.  Social Bites opened upstairs in Lakeside Dining Hall, replacing Sola,...

On Tuesday, the Tuscaloosa City Council took a moment to recognize the team behind the city’s popular farmers market, authorized the demolition of a dilapidated house and approved a settlement payment...

The Tuscaloosa City Council on Tuesday named the newly built McWright's Ferry Road bridge over the North River in honor of Leroy and Ruth McAbee. It will carry the name Mr. and Mrs. Leroy McAbee Sr....

On Tuesday, the Tuscaloosa City Council imposed temporary freezes on new sidewalk cafés and billboards and ordered the demolition of two condemned homes. It also approved millions of dollars for housing,...

As the fall semester approaches, The University of Alabama braces for the usual wave of students moving in and out, and the City of Tuscaloosa is meeting the challenge by adding 10 extra dumpsters across...

The City of Tuscaloosa will participate in the Alabama Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday from Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20. During the three-day event, both the state and the city will waive...

On Tuesday, The Tuscaloosa City Council approved a series of measures to guide the city’s growth and support community projects, amending the Elevate Tuscaloosa budget and expanding entertainment district...

The Tuscaloosa City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to sue the state of Alabama over how it distributes sales tax collected from online purchases. The lawsuit challenges the state’s Simplified Sellers...

The Tuscaloosa City Council approved a $150 million resort project, a school-supply parking ticket exchange and funding for homelessness and domestic violence services on Tuesday. Riverfront resort...

The City of Tuscaloosa broke ground on a new Police Logistics Building on Wednesday. It will support emergency response operations for the Tuscaloosa Police Department and Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue. Mayor...

The Tuscaloosa City Council approved a $74 million construction contract for the Saban Center, delayed a vote on a proposed resort at 105 Rice Mine Road North and reaffirmed Juneteenth as an official city...

A Sports Illustrated resort is one step closer to rising along the Black Warrior River after the Tuscaloosa City Council voted Tuesday to move its construction in District 3 forward — but not without...

According to a recent study conducted by WalletHub, Alabama is the eighth most stressed state in the country. Its ranking reflects the way of life for many Alabama citizens, with low wages, medical debt,...

The Tuscaloosa Police Department shut down the Strip on Saturday evening after Alabama football’s A-Day spring practice. Around 9 p.m., Tuscaloosa police closed the area after a group of people believed...

The Tuscaloosa Safe Center will host its second annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Conference on April 29 at the Capstone College of Nursing, room 1035. The conference’s goal is to raise awareness...

The University of Alabama chapter of Students Supporting Israel hosted Triggered: The Tour in the Student Center on Tuesday, where two Israeli soldiers shared their combat experiences in Gaza. In response,...

The Tuscaloosa City Council approved demolition orders, alcohol licenses, public works contracts and community grants Tuesday. The council approved resolutions ordering the demolition of two structures...

The University will open a new psychiatry residency program for the College of Community Health Sciences. Set to welcome its first class in June 2026, the UA Tuscaloosa Psychiatry Residency Program...

The University provided the UA Young Americans for Freedom chapter an exception to a required non-discrimination clause for student organization constitutions that prohibits barring membership based on...

Freddie Nelson, a sophomore biology major on the pre-physical therapy track, serves as an SGA senator for the College of Arts & Sciences and pro tempore speaker of the Senate. He is running uncontested...

The National Institution of Health announced it will cap funding for “indirect costs,” including building maintenance and utilities, at 15%, down from the previous 30% — a move expected to save $4...

Gov. Kay Ivey delivered the annual State of the State address on Tuesday night, laying out legislative priorities focused on public safety, education, and social policy, which are issues lawmakers will...

Archie Wade, The University of Alabama’s first Black faculty member, died at 85 years old on Jan. 13. Wade, a trailblazer in education, athletics and equality at Alabama, spent 30 years in the Department...

The Black Warrior Brewing Co. will host its ninth annual charity Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Jan. 25. The event will bring chili lovers, local food judges and families together for an evening of flavor,...

Will Witt’s “Do Not Comply” tour, hosted by Turning Point USA Alabama Tuesday, sparked conversations about personal freedoms and government overreach at the University of Alabama. The event in...

For years, Veterans Day at the University of Alabama has come and gone, but this November, the Student Government Association is set to make it memorable. From Nov. 11-14, the SGA will be on the Quad...

At its latest meeting, Student Government Association members discussed resolutions aimed at enhancing academic resources and improving daily convenience for students. One resolution calls on the Culverhouse...

History and hauntings converged at The University of Alabama on Wednesday, as the annual Haunting at the Museum event brought out families and thrill-seekers of all ages. Dim lighting, costumed characters...

In what is shaping up to be a historic election, Americans are facing a decision that will shape the country's future — choosing the 47th president, a choice that has divided much of the country beyond...

The University of Alabama is taking steps to keep its community healthy this flu season. In an initiative backed by the College of Community Health Sciences, free flu shots are available to students,...

This weekend’s football game is shaping up to be historic, and not just because of the action on the field. Former President Donald Trump is expected to attend along with Alabama Sens. Katie Britt and...

The morning of Sept. 11, 2001, started like any ordinary day — peaceful and clear. However, the nation underwent a profound and lasting transformation as the hours passed. Twenty-three years later,...

Speed and efficiency were what students were promised with the new kiosk system at the Chick-fil-A in Lloyd Hall, which replaced the grab-and-go setup and expanded the menu. But instead of streamlined...