The University of Alabama is accustomed to excellence; whether it be in the classroom or on the football field, people all over the country know Alabama is on top – except if you are talking about sexual...
Singing, dancing and laughter will commence Friday night at Theatre Tuscaloosa’s premiere of the musical “The Producers” at Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton State Community College.“The Producers”...
This morning, students with the We Are Done organization gathered in protest on campus at the Malone Hood Plaza and then marched to the steps of Gorgas library, where several students spoke at length...
The University of Alabama recorded its highest enrollment ever for the 2015-2016 school year, with over 37,000 students, according to a news release from UA News from September. As the number of students...
Each year, millions of students across the country head to college for the first time. They load their cars with clothes, books and everything else a college student might need. What they do not realize...
Mayor Walter Maddox met with the mayors of Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile and Montgomery at the Embassy Suites in downtown Tuscaloosa this morning. They hosted a press conference after the meeting, sharing...
Spooky sounds will be heard from the Moody Concert Hall on Oct. 16 for the Halloween-themed UA Organ Spook-takular. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and features costumed performances from students in...
Students will compete in a can formation competition tomorrow throughout the Ferguson Center for Homecoming Week. Teams of students from student organizations, fraternities, sororities and the SGA Executive...
An eye peers down the metal sights. Lungs expand and deflate. A twitch of a finger starts a chain reaction as the trigger is pulled. In an instant, the firing pin strikes the primer of a bullet or shell,...
Students will have an opportunity to attend a GlowRage paint party at Gallettes on Thursday, September 24 from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., featuring Stoags, a DJ specializing in electronic dance music. Tickets...
The Board of Trustees met Thursday and Friday in the Bryant Conference Center to discuss matters concerning all three campuses in the University of Alabama System. It was decided that Ray Hayes, current...
Students and faculty filled the Crimson Promenade Wednesday, September 16 for the Study Abroad Fair, which showcased some of the international learning opportunities for students. Students explored many...
SGA hosted a sexual assault prevention town hall meeting on September 15 at 7:00 p.m. as part of kick off week for the It’s On Us campaign. A panel of 11 speakers discussed the issue of sexual assault...
The Alabama Social Work Hall of Fame will honor three new members on October 2 at 11:30 a.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Edith Fraser, John Houston and Harriett Means will join a list of individuals...
Students involved in the new Resiliency Initiative met inside of Coleman Coliseum on Thursday, September 10, to listen to several speakers and tour the gymnastics locker room. The Resiliency Initiative...
Fraternities and sororities across campus will host a variety of philanthropy events this semester. They hope to raise thousands of dollars for their respective organizations. Some of the major events...
DEAF Hands Speak is a new organization on campus this year that aims to promote deaf-friendly culture and teach sign language, as well as forge bonds with the deaf community of Tuscaloosa. It is the...
Students might see a new addition to campus this semester rolling down University Boulevard. The Hear Here Alabama truck is a new initiative led by Dr. Marcia Hay-McCutcheon, associate professor of communicative...
As the semester comes to a close, much of the activity on campus will be winding down, including the Student Government Association.Much has happened this year for the SGA. It hosted many events to...
The University of Alabama currently ranks No. 1 in the nation for Goldwater Scholars. This year, four UA students from all over the nation were selected as scholars, bringing the University’s total to...
The SGA senate unanimously passed four bills at their meeting Thursday night.The senate passed an act that allocates funding for a suicide prevention training program. This act comes in the wake of the...
Students have less than one week to file taxes – April 15 is the last day to file Alabama State Income Tax Returns and the last day to file for automatic extensions.Students who receive scholarships...
In a 32-13 vote, the SGA Senate rejected President Elliot Spillers’s nomination of Chisolm Allenlundy for chief of staff. Five senators either abstained or were absent. As a result of the failure to...
April 27, 2011. A dark, gloomy day most current students didn’t see, but many remember. A powerful EF4 tornado ripped across Alabama, killing 64 people, including six University of Alabama students....
The University of Alabama will present the President’s Faculty Research Award as a part of its first ever Faculty Research Day. Thirteen faculty members from different colleges across campus will be...
Milo’s Hamburgers is returning to Tuscaloosa in late April after having its former building wiped out during the April 27, 2011, tornado. Though there is not a set date for the opening, updates will...
Dining halls have long been a part of the college experience. As the University continues to grow, the influx of students means more will need food. As attendance grows at dining halls, the University...
Homegrown Alabama, a student organization that hosts farmer’s markets to promote local produce and farmers, will celebrate its 10th season in April.The organization will host its first market Thursday,...
SGA presidential candidates will face off Monday night in a debate hosted by the United Alabama Project.Students are welcome to attend and see Elliot Spillers and Stephen Keller present their views for...
Candidates for Student Government Association executive offices discussed their campaign platforms in front of students at a forum hosted by Students for Open Doors and Ethical Leadership Wednesday night....
The University of Alabama will host the 2015 Southeastern LGBTQ+ Student Conference, an annual conference dedicated to topics affecting the LGBT community. “This is a traveling regional conference that...
Two biologists from The University of Alabama will lead a study of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative funded a $1.5 million grant for the study.Patricia Sobecky,...
The capacity of the Ferguson Center Forum was exceeded at the Student Government Association Senate meeting on Feb. 12.The majority of student observers showed up to support the Spirit of Alabama Act,...
The SGA Senate passed two resolutions and sent three other resolutions to the appropriate committees during it’s meeting in the Ferguson Center Forum on Thursday. Resolutions 13 and 19 approved funding...
Flawless, extraordinary and perfect are just a few of the adjectives friends of UA freshman Sabrina Kelley use to describe her. Just like many other students, Kelley came to the University with aspirations...
Deontay Wilder recognized by SGAThe SGA Senate met Thursday evening to discuss a resolution honoring Tuscaloosa native and WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder. The resolution recognized Wilder for...
Students and members of the UA community crowded into 1093 Shelby Hall on Thursday night to see the forum “Confronting Reality: Race in Our Public Schools.”“I was really excited to see so many students...
It’s 2 p.m. and officer Chance Atkins sits down in his Crown Victoria patrol car and reaches for his police radio. His 8-hour shift begins as it does every day. Atkins tells his dispatcher “10-8”...
UnlockED UA will host a forum for all students Thursday focusing on racial segregation in Tuscaloosa public schools. The forum centers around the re-segregation of schools in Tuscaloosa, as shown in “Segregation...
Pet lovers, sports enthusiasts and shoe fanatics in Tuscaloosa will soon have another shopping center to explore.Scheduled to open in October 2015, the site will be located on 15th Street near McFarland...
For those fond of outdoor activities like camping and backpacking, Alabama provides many opportunities during the winter season because of its milder climate.There are dozens of campgrounds across the...
The weather roller coaster for the Deep South continues. This fall and winter have set record high and low temperatures for Tuscaloosa.In October of this year, record high temperatures were matched...
Anyone walking around Tuscaloosa during the past semester might have seen Sharony Green and her 13 students around town studying buildings and structures. Green’s course, Nineteenth Century City,...
During holidays, students travel home in a variety of ways. According to a recent UA study, during Thanksgiving break, automobile crashes caused by deer, alcohol or bad weather are more common. The study,...
In home football games at Bryant-Denny Stadium, fans and supporters alike use forms of hospitality ranging from concessions to shuttle rides up ramps, and after this past Friday, some fans will be using...
Today, there are more than 1,388,028 men and women serving as active duty members of the armed forces according to the Department of Defense 2012 report on military demographics. These men and women comprising...
Autumn Saturdays in the South are filled with football, food and memories. Bryant-Denny Stadium is packed to its capacity with more than 100,000 people in attendance. Students and fans alike are excited...
Undergraduate students at The University of Alabama are eligible for streamlined application processes to The University of Alabama School of Law, a program ranked in the top 25 law schools in the country,...
Animals at the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter are looking for homes in addition to loving owners and welcoming families. To help combat overcrowding, the shelter recently introduced a new program to help...
The University of Alabama will become smoke-free effective Jan. 1, 2015 . An emailed statement sent to students Tuesday said "smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, will be prohibited in...
October marks the 21st anniversary of LGBTQ History Month, and National Coming Out Day celebrated its 27th anniversary Oct. 11. To encourage student interest in the LGBTQ community, one university now...
The University of Alabama’s Hypatia chapter of the Mortar Board recently earned two honors at their national conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The chapter was nominated as a top five finalist for the...
Becoming a successful student-athlete takes hard work and dedication. It’s putting in the highest amount of effort for your teammates, coaches and yourself. The University of Alabama has resources in...
For students who commute by car, traffic accidents can cause quite a headache on campus. “There were 492 reported traffic accidents on campus between Aug. 1, 2013 and May 31, 2014,” Cathy Andreen,...
Reginald Hyde, former deputy undersecretary of defense for intelligence and security in the U.S. Department of Defense is becoming the new executive director of the Cyber Institute. “The University wanted...
As a kid growing up in Lincoln, Nebraska, Lars Anderson would regularly travel to University of Nebraska football games with his father to watch the Cornhuskers play. “Some of my fondest memories...
After serving Alabama for more than 75 years, the Alabama Fire College is undergoing renovations that total almost $2.5 million dollars to better serve the community and enhance its learning experience....
Changes come with the start of each new school year, and parking permits are ?no exception. “This year, student commuter and faculty and staff permits increased by $20. Perimeter permits for students...
