Campus Development, the University of Alabama department that plans, manages and delivers infrastructure services across the Capstone, is looking to strike a balance between style and sustainability.
Burdened with rising costs of equipment and infrastructure on top of a lack of state and federal funding, the Druid City Hospital System could face an estimated $60 million loss in the next year, all while adjusting to new leadership.
Almost a month after the Student Government Association elections, the University does not have an official SGA president.
Madeline Martin is the unofficial president-elect, but the SGA postponed...
The University of Alabama dedicated Autherine Lucy Hall in honor of its first Black student Friday afternoon.
Previously named for former Alabama governor and Ku Klux Klan leader Bibb Graves,...
The University of Alabama will lift the campus mask mandate and phase out COVID-19 protocols beginning Monday, Feb. 21.
Citing “plummeting case numbers and the widespread availability of vaccines...
Autherine Lucy Foster is the new namesake of the College of Education building, the University of Alabama System board of trustees announced Friday.
On Feb. 3, the 66th anniversary of Foster’s enrollment...
The University of Alabama System board of trustees is revisiting its decision to rename Bibb Graves Hall to Lucy-Graves Hall.
The board will meet no later than Friday, Feb. 11, to review a recommendation...
Graves Hall, which sits at the southwest corner of the Quad, has been renamed Lucy-Graves Hall.
The University of Alabama Board of Trustees voted to add Autherine Lucy Foster’s name to Graves Hall...
The Angelo Bruno Business Library, located on Stadium Drive, has closed until fall 2022.
Opened in 1994, Bruno is open to all students but caters to those in the Culverhouse College of Business and...
Harris Hall, a traditional-style residence building on Colonial Drive, and the former Alpha Gamma Delta house will be demolished following a UA board of trustees vote on Nov 5.
The COVID-19 pandemic sparked test-optional admissions across college campuses nationwide, and The University of Alabama plans to stick with this admissions system at least through fall 2023.
The career documents of Alabama Senator and two-time UA alumnus Richard Shelby are headed to the Capstone.
On Nov. 5, the University of Alabama System board of trustees approved the renovation of Oliver-Barnard...
Mark Nelson, dean of the College of Communication and Information Sciences, will retire in June 2022 after 31 years at UA and 8 years as dean.
Nelson began as communications studies faculty in 1991...
The UA System Board of Trustees voted on Friday, Sept. 17 to rename the Ferguson Student Center and Moore Hall, two campus buildings at the center of a movement to remove racist namesakes from the UA campus.
The...
The University is considering repurposing Tuomey Hall, one of the twin buildings beside Gorgas Library reserved for the Blount Scholars Program, to house the legislative work of U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, a UA alumnus.
The University of Alabama launched its $1.5 billion Rising Tide Capital Campaign on Friday, Sept. 10 with a kickoff event on the Quad.
Rising Tide is the largest fundraising campaign in state history....
The University of Alabama will use two off-campus apartment complexes, The Lofts at City Center and East Edge, to house students in the fall semester after a large incoming freshman class overwhelmed residence...
The UA System Board of Trustees increased tuition for Bama by Distance students in a June meeting. Bama by Distance allows students to earn their degrees through distance learning technology and offers over 70 degrees.
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.
Young Americans for Liberty’s (YAL) UA chapter is challenging the University’s free speech policy that requires prior approval for on-campus events. Attorneys from the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF)...
The Honors College will welcome Cassander Smith as associate dean of academic affairs beginning May 16. This position, new to the Honors College, was created to expand its administrative board while ensuring...
How did you originally get involved with the Student Government Association (SGA)?
I originally got involved in SGA at Alabama when I was lucky enough to be selected for First Year Council.
What...
How did you originally get involved with the Student Government Association (SGA)?
I originally got involved in SGA in the beginning of my freshman year when I was selected to be a part of First Year...
How did you originally get involved with SGA?
I applied for First Year Council (FYC) and was super excited for the opportunity to represent Ridgecrest, then ran for senate the next year to represent...
The University continues to distribute vaccines. With high-priority populations like first responders and Capstone Village residents largely vaccinated, the University is now putting plans in place to vaccinate UA staff.
Since 1970, the Black Faculty and Staff Association has been working towards a more equitable campus. A lot of changes have been made in those 50+ years, including the establishment of the UA Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. But diversity advocates on campus say there's still work to be done.
On Monday, students poured out of bars and apartments and onto The Strip, where they received massive media attention. Now UA administrators are giving students and faculty the option of two weeks off of in-person instruction.
The University denied connection to the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) after the federal government launched an investigation into an alleged partnership between the two.
The United States Department...
Despite an increase of COVID-19 cases on campus in the semester’s final week of in-person classes, UA Chief Administrative Officer Chad Tindol confirmed plans for increased on-campus operations in the...
Being an elected official isn’t a walk in the park. But on Oct. 14, Doug Jones did just that. The Alabama senator was greeted by 20 young people at Monnish Park Wednesday afternoon where he casually...
Despite a lower case count this week, UA officials say student travel over Labor Day Weekend may cause a spike in the near future as the virus exits the incubation period. But for now, UA gets White House praise while simultaneously receiving national attention for leading the country in on-campus cases.
While some schools have gone completely remote, the University has settled on a hybrid learning plan, with the ability to go remote at any point. Following the release of the UA Return Plan, students,...
As the fall semester approaches, the University has consistently updated students about its return plan. Though class schedules and instructional methods have yet to be solidified, here’s how administrators...
During a period of uncertainty, international students at UA navigate new policies that require them to return home if classes are moved online.
Wamia Samad, a graduate student from Bangladesh and president...
Asit Singh, an international student from Mumbai, India, is currently stranded on UA's campus without a plan for the upcoming months. After realizing that the travel bans preventing him from returning...
The Tuscaloosa City Council, each wearing face masks at their separate tables spread across the room, returned to its chambers Tuesday afternoon to hear Mayor Walt Maddox’s proposal to reopen the city....
In this afternoon’s virtual town hall, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox announced the timeline for Tuscaloosa’s reopening in the coming weeks.
On April 28, Maddox will present a plan to the City Council...
While uncertainty regarding COVID-19 still looms over the nation, Tuscaloosa officials provided as much information as they could regarding ticketing for those not complying with social distancing guidelines,...
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox was once again joined by Druid City Regional Hospital’s Dr. Timothy Lovely and Dr. Robin Wilson on Friday afternoon to discuss the hospital's current situation.
The main...
A University of Alabama freshman, Sam Badger, started a GroupMe network last week in hopes to be the voice of the UA community during these uncertain times.
Included were student representatives from...
Shortly after instating a citywide curfew, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox addressed the public via Facebook livestream with updates about coronavirus efforts. Maddox was joined by DCH health professionals...
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox addressed the Tuscaloosa community via livestream on Friday to answer submitted questions concerning the city's actions to fight the coronavirus.
Maddox, who has been...
At this year’s Dance Alabama! Film Festival, nine student-produced films filled the theater with applause, curiosity and pride for those involved in each.
Despite no known cases in Alabama, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, fire rescue chief Randy Smith and Tuscaloosa City Schools superintendent Mike Daria addressed the media this morning on Tuscaloosa’s state of preparedness in the case that the virus did make its way to the city.
On Tuesday, 14 states held their presidential primary elections. Now UA student organizers from across the political spectrum must adjust their expectations and make a plan to operate going forward after this jam-packed day of democracy.
While Alabama saw overwhelming support for Joe Biden in the Democratic presidential primary election this Tuesday, University of Alabama students voting on a Democratic ballot tended to side with his more progressive opponent, Vermont senator Bernie Sanders.
For the remainder of 2020, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox will host a monthly series of public Town Hall meetings, where he hopes to discuss the concerns and address the questions of his constituents.
While...
With worrying weather spoiling outdoor activities for the last week or so, a cool, sunny day outside of Monarch Espresso Bar felt like a godsend. Coffee enthusiasts of all ages gathered on the patio to enjoy bites and beans, and to learn about the complexity of their own palette.
Dr. Misty Smith is a licensed sex therapist who currently operates out of Vestavia, Alabama. Throughout her career, Smith has treated patients who travel from all around the regional area for her services. Smith appears on Good Day Alabama with the segment “Where is the Love?” and runs columns in multiple magazines related to her field.
Alabama legislators have toyed with the idea of a legalized lottery since the state’s constitution outlawed it in 1901. Ever since, legislation has been proposed and disposed with the fear that it would...
Students make up nearly 40% of Tuscaloosa’s population, but as impermanent residents, city politics might be easy to ignore. With 2019 already behind us, here is a look at the highs and lows of local news in the last few months – and the impact they had on students.
This month, Tuscaloosa’s iconic lineup of bars, restaurants and entertainment venues welcomes a new establishment that expects to encompass aspects of them all. Located on The Strip, this hybrid bar caters to patrons of all interests.
As the spring semester rolls in and Saturdays are no longer spent tailgating for the Crimson Tide, students can look to expand their weekend plans by getting involved with different events around Tuscaloosa. Here are some things to look forward to in the upcoming months.
From 1966 to 2016, 930 people have fallen victim to mass shootings. As firearm technology gets more deadly, response times by authorities get quicker, and media sensationalism grows, the training offered to students and employees has adapted to reflect the reality of these horrific events.
Starting today, Nov. 15, Tuscaloosa residents can pay off city parking tickets by donating to Toys for Tots, a program that donates toys to children in need during the holiday season.
This will only...
After over a year of planning, the Tuscaloosa Steering Committee has finally introduced its Framework plan to overhaul multiple faulty aspects of the city.
While there are countless classes and clubs for creative students to practice their craft, undergraduate open mic nights have proved themselves to be a fun and friendly way for people to share their work.
Negative stigmas against tarot card readings have left some people skeptical. But those that trust them have made significant changes to themselves and their lives.
When Alaina Wilson began practicing yoga during her sophomore year of college, she did not expect the all-around benefits it could bring to her life. She has since picked up acro yoga, which has provided holistic benefits to her everyday life.
While international students and staff members have their own resources for adjusting to UA life, their spouses have found their own community in B.B. Comer Hall.
Although Lee Busby was victorious in last Tuesday’s District 4 City Council special election. Overwhelming support for the young Frank Fleming, despite his loss, did not go unnoticed.
In its 31st year, the Moundville Native American Festival once again connected younger generations with the rich history of the tribes that once populated Alabama.
After 325 votes were cast tonight at the Calvary Baptist Church, Lee Busby has been elected to fill District 4’s Tuscaloosa City Council vacancy.
Busby, who won with 60% of the vote, is a retired...
Whether you are looking to catch Saturday’s game, lost your car keys, want to find a stray dog to foster or need some old textbooks, the Alabama Student Ticket Exchange has got you covered.
For years, the Faculty-In-Residence position has allowed staff members to continue their involvement with students beyond the classroom by living amongst them in the dorms. Whether they’re watching movies, playing games or doing community service, this opportunity serves both professors and students alike.
As the convenience and normalization of online dating apps have increased their popularity, we take a look into people’s experiences with them and any advice they have for prospective users.
With the debut of her first collection, titled Genesis, Tuscaloosa-based fashion designer Shan Latris reflects on how her homegrown team was able to make it to the runway.
This budget, arranged by Maddox and his team of financial officers, account managers and budget planners, outlined the projections for both revenue and expenditures that the city plans to see in the upcoming year.
