All UA students will be automatically enrolled in a course to help build AI fluency this fall. The UA AI Experience will be led by the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education in collaboration...

The Bedford Falls Foundation-Donor Advised Fund invested $1.5 million into the Capstone College of nursing to support in-state programs and scholarships. The Foundation works to remove financial barriers...

Emma Brandenburg, a junior majoring in creative advertising, will begin her term as the 2026-27 editor-in-chief of The Crimson White on May 1. She was selected by the Media Planning Board in March.  “I’m...

Four months after the University abruptly cancelled their publication, former editors of Nineteen Fifty-Six launched Sixty-Three, an independent successor, at Monarch Espresso Bar Friday. The magazine...

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor visited the UA Law School  Thursday as part of the Albritton lecture series.  Sotomayor became the first Hispanic and third female justice  on the Supreme...

Eight students filed a federal lawsuit against the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees on Monday challenging the suspensions of Nineteen-Fifty Six and Alice magazines.  In December, the...

The World Ballet Company will present Swan Lake at the Historic Bama Theatre on April 12 at 6 p.m.  The ballet is part of the company’s tour with over 80 shows across the country. WBC is currently...

Two new independent student magazines will publish their first print editions next month, the culmination of a campaign to continue publications that The University of Alabama shut down Dec. 1. The...

On Sept. 16, adjunct instructor Jalyn Dantzler was teaching her Intro to Women’s Studies course the topic of the social construction of gender. Later that day, her teaching career at The University of...

Oscar Mayer’s iconic Wienermobile returned to campus once again this week, with UA alum Gabby Fulkerson, or “Grill ‘Em Up Gabby” as a Hotdogger.  A Hotdogger is the official term for the brand...

Campaigning for the 2026 SGA General Election began Monday. The School of Social work and the Law School have no candidates running. The Graduate School, which has seven seats, only has two candidates...

The SGA and International Student Association will offer meal boxes for students observing Ramadan. Ramadan is a Muslim holiday observed during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Feb. 17 to March...

Saeed Siahtiri, an Iranian doctoral student studying mechanical engineering at the University, used to call his family living in Iran a few times a week. Now, he is only able to call once a week for around...

The Whataburger location on the Strip closed Dec. 15, 2025. The location had been open since August 2023. A Whataburger spokesperson said the closure was part of a business review to maximize growth...

After The University of Alabama abruptly shut down two student-run magazines Monday, the institution said that students’ First Amendment rights “remain fully intact.” Experts disagree. Though...

The University Division of Student Life will provide funding for a new student magazine following its permanent suspension of the student-run Nineteen Fifty-Six and Alice magazines on Monday.  Alex...

The University of Alabama Department of Student Life permanently suspended Nineteen Fifty-Six and Alice Magazine, two University-funded student magazines, effective Monday, citing a federal memo issued...

After a two-year-long press tour, several unbeatable pop culture moments and discussions surrounding whether or not both films would even be picked up, Jon Chu’s “Wicked: For Good” released in theaters...

John Michael Chandash, the former SGA vice president of student affairs, resigned Sunday evening, following a petition that garnered nearly 100 student signatures calling for his impeachment. The petition...

A former adjunct instructor at the University is suing University President Peter Mohler and other employees after she said she was terminated for social media posts she made after Charlie Kirk’s death. Candice...

The 2025 Homecoming Queen candidates were announced on Sunday. Each candidate is running on a different philanthropic platform. The candidates are as follows: Sydney Blackhurst is a junior majoring...

The Million Dollar Band will perform in the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2026. The group was one of ten collegiate bands selected to perform. The announcement was made to all of the band...

Friday night is one of the quietest times on campus, but one group takes advantage of this quietness, coming together in Lloyd Hall to make some noise and play their favorite game — Super Smash Brothers.  The...

The eastern portion of campus was without power on Friday morning following a fire that occurred at a substation along Campus Drive East across from the Outdoor Pool Complex. The UA Alert system sent...

SGA and UA libraries partnered with The Wall Street Journal to provide free access for UA students, faculty and staff. Samantha Simmons, SGA vice president for academic affairs, worked with Don Gilstrap,...

Reality television star Taylor Frankie Paul will soon add the position of “Bachelorette” to her resume.  Paul, who is best known for her role in “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” announced...

SGA will hold a special election Sept. 17 to elect senators for the College of Communication and Information Sciences, College of Human Environmental Sciences and the graduate school.  The election...

The College of Communication and Information Sciences and the SGA launched Try Tuscaloosa, an internship program designed to engage students in the West Alabama community.  Samantha Simmons, SGA vice...

UA Theatre and Dance will open its season with the world premiere of “Desert Oceans,” winner of the 2024 New Voices Theatre Festival, on Sept. 15 at Allen Bales Theatre.  “Desert Oceans” was...

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States Space Command Headquarters would relocate from Colorado to Alabama.  “The U.S. Space Command headquarters will move to the beautiful...

The Children’s Hands-On Museum will close on August 1, 2026 and will transition into IGNITE at the Saban Center. The museum will launch a year-long campaign titled “Celebrating 40 Years of CHOM’s...

Hannon Bulger, an SGA senator for the College of Human Environmental Sciences and speaker of the Senate, resigned, leaving a vacancy for both positions.  Bulger said she resigned for “personal reasons...

The Student Government Association will hold a special election Sept. 17 to fill one Senate seat for the College of Communication and Information Sciences, one seat in the College of Human Environmental...

The University will host summer commencement in Coleman Coliseum Saturday, August 2 at 9 a.m. The ceremony will be the first time that new University President Peter Mohler addresses students after he...

UA Transportation partnered with Starr Bus Charters and Tours to provide transportation to airports and other locations at a cost to students, fulfilling a campaign goal of SGA President Lucy Bonhaus.  The...

Alabama Rep. Shomari Figures is leading a bipartisan effort to introduce the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements Act to establish a national framework for the use of name,...

Peter Mohler officially began his term as the 30th president of the University Wednesday, pledging in an email to UA students to spend the next several months focusing on engaging the community and listening.  Mohler...

Theatre Tuscaloosa will present “Anastasia” July 18-27 at the Bean-Brown Theatre at the Martin campus of Shelton State Community College.  “Anastasia” tells the story of a young woman named...

Beginning this fall, eligible Tuscaloosa City School students will be able to take up to nine courses through the UA Early College Program for free due to an expansion of the Elevate Dual Enrollment Scholarship. “We...

Several UA students received awards at the Tikkun Olam Makers 2025 Global Innovation Challenge, a competition where students design affordable solutions to help people with disabilities. “Each year,...

Alireza Doroudi, the University of Alabama doctoral student detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in March, self-deported back to Iran Sunday.  Doroudi was held in an ICE detention facility...

By this point, I am sure many of you have heard how The University of Alabama is “where legends are made.” The University plasters this slogan all over commercials, stationery and billboards. It rings...

Mark Delk has been appointed by Mayor Walt Maddox as the Chief of Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue. He will begin his term June 14.  “There is no greater responsibility than protecting the lives of the people...

Alireza Doroudi, the UA doctoral student detained by ICE in March, requested in court Thursday that he be able to self-deport back to Iran. He was granted voluntary departure.  Doroudi told his attorney,...

“Habemus Papam,” Latin for “We have a pope,” was spoken by the leader of the Cardinals at 7:14 p.m. at the St. Peter's Basilica. Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old Chicago native has been named...

President Donald Trump delivered a commencement address to UA 2025 graduates Thursday evening, offering his political beliefs and highlighting his accomplishments in office along with giving advice to...

Birmingham has been named the best U.S. city to celebrate Easter in by a survey conducted by WalletHub. No other Alabama city made the top 100.  “The best cities for Easter cater to the religious...

Alireza Doroudi, the University of Alabama doctoral student detained by U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement in March, was denied bond at a hearing on Thursday.  “We are deeply disappointed by...

Alireza Doroudi, the UA doctoral student detained by ICE last month, has a new bond hearing scheduled for Thursday at 3 p.m.  Doroudi has been held in the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center since...

Alireza Doroudi, the UA student detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at his home on Tuesday, has been moved to the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center in Jena, Louisiana, according...

After UA student Alireza Doroudi was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Tuesday, two groups have spoken out in support of Doroudi. His fiance has also started a GoFundMe page.  According...

In the 2025 SGA general elections, each Executive Council position was uncontested, leaving UA students without real options on who to vote to represent them, beyond writing in a candidate of their choice.  Several...

The University currently has 19 ongoing construction projects, according to Building Bama. From wifi expansions to bedroom renovations, here is a look at 10 of the projects currently in progress.  Athletic...

This is a breaking news story and will continue to be updated.  A UA student was reportedly detained by the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement early Tuesday morning.  Alireza Doroudi, a...

The Department of Theatre and Dance will put on a production of “Cabaret” April 14-20 at the Marian Gallaway Theatre.  Cabaret tells the story of Cliff Bradshaw, an American writer, played by Preston...

Ignite, the new arts and sciences center at the Saban Center, announced a national search for an executive director. The executive director will sit under the Ignite Board of Directors and will be responsible...

Former Tuscaloosa police officer, Corey Nicholas Burcham, was arrested Monday and charged with 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. The West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force obtained...

Severe storms ripped through the Southeast region Saturday, killing over 30 people. While no confirmed tornado hit the University’s campus, over 3,000 people took precaution across the 10 shelters on...

The University has issued a high risk warning for a severe weather outbreak to occur Saturday night.  Since 2011, there have  been three other instances where Alabama has been under high risk or Level...

Lucy Bonhaus is a junior majoring in cyber security and the current SGA vice president for student affairs. She is running uncontested to be the next SGA president. Q: Why are you running to be the...

The Alabama women’s hockey team won the 2025 College Hockey South championships on Feb. 9, qualifying for nationals in its first year in the conference.  The team was founded in December 2023 by...

The Crimson White won six Best of The South awards at the Southeastern Journalism Conference, hosted at Mississippi State University last weekend.  Awards included:  Best Newspaper — The Crimson...

Three University of Alabama professors and three University of Alabama at Birmingham students filed a federal lawsuit against Gov. Kay Ivey and the University Board of Trustees for their implementation...

Between Nov. 27 and Nov. 30, student veterans walked from Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium to Bryant-Denny Stadium as part of the annual Operation Iron Ruck event to raise awareness for veteran suicide.  The...

Tinsel Trail Grand Opening: Nov. 25, 5:30-7 p.m. Government Plaza.  Tuscaloosa One Place, A Family Resource Center,  will host the annual Tinsel Trail with multiple holiday events throughout the month...

The Crimson White won seven awards at the Fall National College Media Convention this weekend in New Orleans.  Managing Editor Jacob Ritondo and former News Editor Ethan Henry won a Pinnacle Honorable...

UA students will put on a showing of “Little Women” Nov. 3-5 at Bama Theatre.  The production, directed by senior theatre major Trint Bown, is completely student-led.  “Last semester, I did...

With 57.7% of its students coming from out of state, The University of Alabama is no stranger to assisting those not from the Yellowhammer state. However, when it comes to election season, students not...

The shocking new show “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” premiered early September on Hulu and has broken preconceived ideas about the Mormon lifestyle. These eight Mormon wives are far from the...

Walt Maddox declared September “Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month” at the city council meeting Monday.  Betsy Fetner, program director at the Laura Crandall Brown Foundation, a nonprofit organization...

The SGA announced the Capstone Wellness Explorer program, which will replace the DEI Passport program.  The program will be based on the Alabama Model of Student Health and Wellbeing, a model put out...

The Black Student Union announced Wednesday that it has relocated from its current office in the Student Center in compliance with the recent Senate Bill 129. The University has permanently closed the...

Editor's note: This story was updated to correct the spelling of a name. The SGA was awarded the Social Change award at the Southeastern Exchange Conference this weekend in Norman, Oklahoma, where SGA...

Family and community members remember Caden Clay, a 19-year-old equipment manager for the Crimson Tide football team, for his strong character, joyful spirit, faith and love for all things Alabama football.  Clay...

In high school, I was one of those students who never wanted to hang out with friends or do anything outside of school in fear that my grades or involvement in extracurriculars would suffer. However, coming...

Editor’s note: This story contains usage of profanities some readers may find offensive. A quote in this story was updated for clarity May 2. Hundreds gathered at the Student Center Plaza as the UA...

The Executive Cabinet for the 113th Student Government Association Cabinet under President Samad Gillani has been appointed. “These members were selected through a thorough application and interview...

Entering high school, I was dead set on becoming a pediatric oncologist. Then I registered for a journalism class because it was taught by a family friend, Chrisanna Melick. Little did I know, that third-period...

As the demand for affordable housing for UA students in Tuscaloosa increases, Evolve Tuscaloosa announced that it would be terminating most of its residents’ leases for the 2024-25 school year.  The...

Witnesses said multiple cars were broken into at the Here Tuscaloosa apartment complex early last Saturday morning. The suspects targeted unlocked cars in the parking garage.  Emerson Robinson, a resident...

Will McDavid is a junior majoring in English. Q: How did you get involved in SGA? “So I actually have never been involved, which a lot of people might be quick to point out as a weakness. However,...

Criminal charges have been filed against a member of the Mother Mu chapter of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity following an alleged hazing incident that occurred in August.  The defendant is facing...

The Tuscaloosa City Council will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the renovated Kaulton Park on Friday at 2 p.m.  Construction began last year to make renovations to the park, including more lighting,...

Reading Allies is looking for 100 volunteers by Friday to begin working in schools on Feb. 5.  Reading Allies is a mentorship program aimed at improving literacy rates among elementary students.  Aydan...

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include Unique's reopening. The Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County has ordered Unique Bar to close, citing its failure to provide proof of workers' compensation...

The University will implement several on-campus transportation changes the week of Dec. 4 in preparation for the GOP debate, which will be held in the Moody Music Building on Dec. 6.  Parking lot closure The...

Editor's note (09/24/23): This article has been updated to include a statement from the Interfraternity Council.  A lawsuit filed against the UA Mother Mu chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon on Tuesday...

On Tuesday, Mayor Walt Maddox declared September “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month” at the Tuscaloosa City Council Meeting, where the council also voted on the business license of Bama Ride.  Hannah...

Update: On July 31, several outlets reported that President Joe Biden would keep the U.S. Space Command headquarters in Colorado, according to senior U.S. officials.  Alabama lawmakers submitted a...

Shopping Pants Store (2223 University Blvd.) A popular stop for girls going through Sorority Recruitment, this store has you covered for any clothing you need. Pants Store also has a large men’s...

American Airlines is adding 10 nonstop routes on select dates in September, October and November. The additional routes are intended to offer customers better access to travel to college football games.   “We...

HBO Max released a trailer for the documentary “Bama Rush” on Tuesday, May 4. It is set to air May 23.  “Bama Rush” will feature four women who underwent primary recruitment during the fall...

Former Vice President Mike Pence, a self-described “Christian first, a conservative second and a Republican third,” was greeted with an uproar of applause as he stepped out on stage to address what...

Twelve25, a popular gastropub located on The Strip, and its holding company CMB Holdings filed a new lawsuit Wednesday against the City of Tuscaloosa, Mayor Walt Maddox and individual Tuscaloosa City Council...

The Capstone College of Nursing will host presentations by three finalists for the dean position Wednesday, April 5, Tuesday, April 11, and Wednesday, April 12, at 8:30 a.m. in room 1035 of the Capstone...

According to the University of Alabama’s academic calendar, starting fall 2023, the University will add a mid-semester study break, on Oct. 26-27, in addition to the full week for Thanksgiving break.   Fall...

The University of Alabama’s chapter of Young Americans for Freedom will host former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on April 11 at 6:30 p.m. for remarks and a Q&A session.   The event, titled...

Members of the UA community who were impacted by the earthquakes occurring in Turkey and Syria met in Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library to discuss the emotional affects it had on them and their families. The...

The Culverhouse African American Alumni Network hosted a Student Development Conference on Friday, Feb. 24. The event featured an alumni luncheon, organization fair with businesses such as Aldi and Sherwin-WIlliams,...