What happens to your waste when it is thrown into a recycling bin? At The University of Alabama, it is sent to a recycling plant in Birmingham along with around 1,650 tons of other plastic, paper and aluminum...
By Katie Shepherd | Staff Reporter Students with a clear focus on their learning path now have the chance to finish both their undergraduate and master’s degrees in less than the traditional six years...
On the third floor of Clark Hall, ?surrounded by towering windows overlooking Gorgas Library and the Woods Quad, you are likely to find Lawrence Jackson, the newest addition to The University of Alabama’s...
Students will have 55 events to attend during Week of Welcome, hosted by University Programs.WOW is designed both to help new students get involved in the activities around campus and to begin the year...
Joe Scarborough said he believes America’s greatest days are still ahead. Scarborough, the current host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” and former U.S. Representative, spoke to students, fellows and community...
Joe Scarborough, former U.S. Representative and current host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” will give the keynote lecture at the Blackburn Institute’s 20th Anniversary Symposium. The lecture will be...
When Sam Parker leaves each morning for his short walk to campus, he typically sees long lines of students in cars, all struggling to find parking and get to class on time. But he never has that problem....
The National Weather Service is predicting a threat of severe weather across areas of central Alabama, including The University of Alabama. The weather is expected to begin around late Tuesday afternoon....
For most students, the end of final exams means at least a few weeks of relaxation before summer jobs and internships start. But for Sirui Shao, the end of final exams is only a small step in the process...
Each year, students from universities across the country are selected to receive various prestigious scholarship awards. This year, The University of Alabama had eight students who were chosen for three...
On Friday, the College of Communication will host Firat Soylu as the keynote speaker for the sixth annual graduate student symposium. Soylu, a postdoctoral fellow from Northwestern University, will present...
Take Back the Night, an event promoting sexual assault awareness month, began with a protest on the quad Tuesday afternoon and ended with a series of speakers in Smith Hall. “There is a power on this...
Following the success of the LessThanUThink campaign against binge drinking over the last five years, the University of Alabama student group responsible for the program is now spreading the campaign to...
The University of Alabama Student Government Association is now accepting director and standing committee applications. There are currently more than 80 director positions available to students. Positions...
It seems to be a rite of attending college to, at some point, face a large crowd of your peers as a result of an assigned speech or presentation. Many dread speaking in front of other people, but others...
For the last two years, Tuscaloosa City Schools has partnered with students from The University of Alabama Capstone Agency to strengthen the district’s anti-bullying campaign initiatives. Harassment...
The new executive officers for the University of Alabama Student Government Association took the oath of office Tuesday and were inaugurated for the 2014-15 academic year. The SGA officers for the upcoming...
Test banks, which store old copies of tests for students to reference while studying, can be a valuable resource. However, some professors and administrators frown upon the practice, and whether or not...
Imagine a social networking site geared specifically toward college students where students can find out about events happening on campus. In just a few weeks, that site will become a reality. University...
Running a mile on a stomach full of a dozen doughnuts might sound like a nightmare to most runners, but Krispy Kreme and Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Alabama held such a race in Tuscaloosa on Saturday....
Around the world, around 2.3 million people are thought to have multiple sclerosis, a disease that is neither contagious nor inherited. There are 6,500 people living with MS in Alabama and Mississippi...
Besides the happiness the company tries to bring to adults and children alike, the Disney Corporation is well-known for its customer service. Disney works to make sure its customers are always satisfied...
Trace Boyett was born with severe jaundice. With donations to the Children’s Miracle Network, Trace was able to have a special bassinet that ultimately saved his life. Today, he is eight. He has...
The Alabama Innovation and Mentoring of Entrepreneurs building is a place where businesses grow and students’ minds are challenged at The University of Alabama. Located just across from Lakeside Dining,...
Elizabeth Rogers, a junior majoring in African-American studies, sat at table with four black women who said they proudly wore their natural hair. She described a situation where she was criticized for...
The Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility is partnering with Regions Bank for a third year to offer the Financial Innovation summer internship. The eight-week paid summer internship in Birmingham...
You can find them in the back room of Rounder’s Bar on a Monday night. They will count your “ums,” ask you to step outside of your comfort zone, speak in front of the group and give feedback to your...
Wednesday morning at 9 a.m., Erik Peterson was on the third floor of ten Hoor, writing the words “Social Darwinism” and “Eugenics” on the white board. He turned to the class for discussion. “What...
Alabama is one of eight states in which the establishment of charter schools is illegal. Despite recent attempts to draft and pass charter school legislation, educators and politicians within the state...
Home to many campus extracurricular programs, The University of Alabama Honors College attempts to create a place where ideas flourish into opportunities that improve the UA campus, community and student...
When the recession hit, Steven Tice and his family thought they would not be heavily affected. But after a few months, businesses, including the one Tice’s dad worked for, began to feel the ripple effects....
As finals week approaches and Gorgas Library opens its doors for 24 hours a day, students begin cramming for cumulative tests and comprehensive exams. Sleep, for many, becomes a thing of the past.
In...
Taylor Burbach, a junior majoring in anthropology, said she was not taught anything about evolution while in high school. It was in her textbook, but when it came time to cover that section, her teacher...
Employers want talent. Travis Railsback, executive director of The University of Alabama Career Center, said employers want a talent pool they can continue to pull from to grow a successful company....
He is the only cheerleader whose ears double the size of his head and the only elephant that walks on two feet. His eyes are always gleaming, his high-fives brighten your day, and no one else rocks out...
Dorm life is an essential, even if mandated, aspect of the freshman year experience. But with the rapid development of on-campus housing, each freshman experience can vary depending on where students choose...
The Tuscaloosa City Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to temporarily pause all residential rezoning and construction projects in the area surrounding The University of Alabama campus. The council...
Student debt is a heavy burden for many college students today. On average, about 12 million students are receiving federal funding in some way and the nationwide total for student debt is something...
Mary Beth Tinker, almost 50 years after the landmark Supreme Court case that ruled in favor of students’ First Amendment rights, is now traveling around the country to share her story and speak about...
Every Monday through Friday, rain or shine, you will find the Million Dollar Band on Butler Field when 5 p.m. rolls around. It is the same field the band has been practicing on since its inception in 1912....
When he was 15 years old, Aaron Brazelton went to Serbia for the first time, as one of six Americans selected to participate in an exchange program with Serbian youth. It was his first time leaving the...
On a cool afternoon, students are found sitting on the porch outside Palmer Hall that residents have deemed “the stoop.” The window in the drawing room on the first floor is open to let in the fresh...
Alabama is situated in the geographical center of what many people call the Bible Belt. Despite The University of Alabama’s location in what the Huffington Post called the “3rd Most Christian State...
When recalling some of her favorite college memories, Huban Gowadia points to Snickers, Diet Coke and late-night lab write-ups with her friends. Her hard work and diligence paid off, and in 1993 Gowadia...
The student housing task force voted on its initial recommendations to the Tuscaloosa City Council Wednesday, which could impact the development of additional student housing. Mayor Walt Maddox created...
Hanna Jones visited the Writing Center for the fourth time since her second week of class. She said she was encouraged by her professors and Writing Center representatives to utilize the center’s resources...
In just a few weeks the University of Alabama campus will be overflowing with school pride, adorned with crimson and white décor, savoring the spirit of competition and preparing to defeat Georgia State...
In a room located directly to the right of the main entrance of the Recreation Center, hundreds of students and members of the community are seen each week to be treated for sports related injuries and...
While “Celebrating Achievement” is a common tune to many students at The University of Alabama, for one, it is more than just familiar. Amir Zaheri, a doctoral student, is the man behind the music....
More often than not, the people responsible for ensuring that underage students are not served or sold alcohol in convenience stores, restaurants and bars of Tuscaloosa are not uniformed police officers....
Where the Ferguson Center USPS post office used to be, now sits the new Ferguson Mail Center – open and offering a more efficient, personalized process for students. Manager of Campus Mail Service Laura...
The Tuscaloosa chapter of the American Cancer Society will launch its fall event schedule on Aug. 22 at the “Kick Off Breakfast.” The breakfast will be held at Indian Hills Country Club and will give...
Amway recently announced the grand prize winners of its “Who Cares Challenge,” and Bethany Carter, a junior majoring in political science at The University of Alabama, was one of the five winners....
The nation’s birthday is here, and the city of Tuscaloosa has multiple events planned to celebrate the Fourth of July. In honor of the holiday, the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater will be hosting its 3rd annual...
Whether in Mexico, New Zealand, China or the Czech Republic, University of Alabama students can earn class credit in these countries and many others through the University’s various study abroad programs....
The College of Communication and Information Sciences announced last week the creation of the Virginia O’Neal Sollie Scholarship. The scholarship was made possible thanks to an endowment from Catherine...
Last Friday, the Board of Trustees for UA system made the first step toward adding two new degree programs to the College of Engineering by approving the “Notifications of Intent to Submit a Proposal”...
With the first summer session underway, many students may be looking for ways to ease the stress of their demanding summer classes. Whether the answer to these troubles is running, kayaking, a 60-minute...
