The University of Alabama System has been adamant that the decision to return Hugh Culverhouse Jr.’s $21.5 million donation had nothing to do with his public disavowal of the Alabama abortion ban.
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After several claims of micromanagement and a recent call to boycott the University, the University of Alabama’s top donor will get his money back.
The UA Board of Trustees met on Friday, June 7...
The second annual guest speaker series for the University’s Department of Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services will be hosting author William Cope Moyers.
Any creative writing or English students looking to work on portfolio assignments or prepare for finals are invited to the Finals Week Write-In. The event is hosted by the University’s English department.
University of Alabama President Stuart R. Bell recently responded to a letter drop from Students for Fair Labor (SFL) that occured on April 3. The aim of the letter was to demand better wages, hours and health benefits for campus bus drivers employed by First Transit. However, SFL does not think that Bell’s response is enough, and the group has prepared an escalation plan if conditions do not improve.
The UA Capstone International Center will sponsor survivor Angelique Umutoniwase’s first trip to the Rwandan genocide commemoration in Washington, D.C. for its 25th anniversary.
A student pursuing a master’s degree through an Accelerated Master’s Program was not allowed to run for a graduate student Senate seat, despite meeting the GPA and coursework requirements.
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A: I am a junior. I’m majoring in public health and I just added on a minor in psychology. My hometown is Ponte Vedra, Florida.
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Following UA alumnus Joshua Cloud’s death in 2017, his family is working on creating the Joshua Mark Cloud Scholarship, an endowment fund available by 2023 in his remembrance.
Shannon Hubbard, director of Alabama REACH, was awarded the Judy Bonner Presidential Medallion Prize on Feb. 21 for positively impacting the community’s culture.
Construction for the planned Calvary Baptist church parking deck is expected to begin in 2020 after the fall football season. The deck is designed to connect to the church, which is located on Paul W Bryant Drive.
Internships and co-ops allow students to gain experience in the fields they’re interested in, and some University departments such as the journalism, accounting and engineering departments are especially helpful in assisting students in landing those internships and co-ops.
While winter break has come to an end with the semester in full effect, people on campus must still be careful of catching influenza, as it is still flu season.
The Student Government Association is hosting its first Days of Health event, a three-day affair encouraging physical, mental and emotional health for students during the first three days of classes.
For Carina Villarreal, a junior majoring in public relations, helping less fortunate people and speaking out against injustice are some of her passions.
Mohamed Noor, a professor and former department chair of biology at Duke University, will talk about how “Star Trek” can be used to understand evolution.
Ben Gitter, a junior majoring in computer science, taught himself to code throughout late middle school and early high school by watching YouTube videos.
Protesters gathered outside the Tuscaloosa Federal Building and Courthouse tonight in reaction to President Donald Trump’s decision to fire Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Capstone Agency was recently named the top student-run PR firm in the nation by the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) for the second time in its history on Oct. 8.
Students, faculty and staff gathered in a ten Hoor classroom on Tuesday, Oct. 16 to hear Virginia Delegate Danica Roem (D-13th), the first transgender woman elected to a state legislature, speak about the importance of people from underrepresented groups running for political office.
Chan said The University of Alabama has a contract with Vive La Fete and that the company is a logo licensee of the University, meaning that they pay the University to use the school’s logo on its clothing.
The board of trustees met Sept. 21 in the Bryant Conference Center to confer about fiscal budget matters for the three universities in The University of Alabama System.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is calling underage e-cigarette use an epidemic, addressing underage smoking by going after e-cigarette manufacturers like Juul.
Organized by the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness, the annual Quad in Motion event encourages members of the University to take 30 minutes out of their day to participate in some sort of physical activity as a group on the Quad.
Last month, the University saw almost a 48,000 pound increase compared to August 2017, when total pounds recycled was 344,340, according to a UA monthly recycling report from 2016 to 2017.
Marketing itself as “the Airbnb of game day parking,” Clutch! connects fans with sellers, offering parking spaces within two miles of Bryant-Denny Stadium.
In addition to researching new housing, the University provides resources to help students better navigate their first time searching for off-campus locations with the Office of Off-Campus Resources.
With the end of the semester approaching, students are preparing for their graduation. In celebration, some organizations on campus are organizing events to recognize students of minority communities. ...
As vice president of finance for Alpha Kappa Psi at The University of Alabama, Parker Johnson is in charge of making fundraising opportunities for the people in the organization. A quick idea for raising...
With finals getting closer and closer, students at the University are trying to balance sleep, stress and academics to make sure they are ending the year on a good note. Contrary to popular belief, however,...
The UA department of computer science has about 250 undergraduate students, but Jeff Gray, a professor in the department, said the department believes the number could be higher. Gray said the mantra...
According to the Alabama Allergy and Asthma Center, the pollen count for trees is high in 2018. In Tuscaloosa, spring means warm weather, more hours of daylight and flowers blooming with spring allergies....
According to a recently released survey of Alabama executives, one of the top five issues facing the state are education and workplace training, but students coming out of The University of Alabama don't...
Kate Dassenko and her roommate Nicole Busiak were spending time at home when they heard a loud noise coming from their garage. “It was loud and only for a few seconds,” Busiak said. “We all checked...
The Tuscaloosa Police Department (TPD) reported a rise from last year in breaking and entering cases regarding motor vehicles in their 2017 annual crime report. The report discloses that unlawful breaking...
In the few minutes after the SGA presidential results rolled in, the emotion in the small conference room in Rowand-Johnson Hall went from levity to silence. The Scales’ campaign team was shocked when...
SGA presidential candidate Amber Scales has been involved on campus for the history of her time at The University of Alabama. Examples of her experience range from her position as vice-chair of the Blackburn...
The national shortage of the yellow fever vaccine, YF-VAX, has spread here to Tuscaloosa where the University Medical Center has also run out of the vaccine. “Across the United States there are usually...
After being named one of the top 25 universities for producing Fulbright students, the University has shown that not only is it a leading institution in academics and football, it has influence that can...
Four students on campus have come together to create an accessible combination of technology and sports to improve players' softball and baseball game, originally thanks to the UA Emerging Scholars program....
“My first month on campus I got the n-word shouted at me,” said Cheyenne Ford, a recent UA graduate who majored in African American studies and theatre. “There’s a lot of aspects of this University...
In an age when everyone’s identity is collected onto their phones and mobile devices, the Alabama Department of Revenue and IDEMIA, a security company, have partnered together to release an app to protect...
WHAT: “Starting All Over Again” workshop WHO: The event is free for students WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 6-7 p.m. WHERE: 355 Russell Hall WHY: For some students, the fall semester was an overwhelming...
Recently, the Alabama State Senate voted to get rid of marriage licenses as well as the requirement for marriage ceremonies. The bill is a result of a few probate judges in the state refusing to issue...
Less than a month into the spring semester, The University of Alabama has already had to shut down operations due to weather conditions. “The most common reason for the University to suspend operations...
Santiago Mejia Villegas, a native Colombian, was first exposed to American football, a rare sport in Colombia, during his time on the Alabama campus. “It is impossible to live in the campus during the...
The Curry Environmental Facility in Tuscaloosa is offering a program to let people drop off Christmas trees as well other greenery and decorations to be recycled to make cleaning up for the new year a...
The Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. The Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas. The First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. These are locations of what Business Insider called three of the ten...
Technology is moving faster today than it ever has. Phones recognize the faces of their owners, artificial intelligence serves as a household assistant, and steps are being taken to make self-driving cars...
Wi-Fi is a staple of the modern technological world. It links us and our devices together and makes connection smoother. However, it was recently discovered that an attack called KRACK, or Key Reinstallation...
Students, many members of the faculty and others from various social organizations gathered in Gorgas 205 on Thursday. They came to hear Ellen Mayock talk about gender equality and sexual harassment in...
What: Ellen Mayock will present her book Gender Shrapnel in the Academic Workplace. The book discusses topics like sexual discrimination, harassment and violence in workplaces and on college campuses. ...
For David Albright, it was his military service that sparked his interest in substance abuse and mental health disorders. The subject hits close to home for the associate professor, who had a female veteran...
Suicide is not a topic always discussed openly, and yet it is the second highest cause of death among college students. The University of Alabama Counseling Center is partnering up with organizations on...
As the weather begins to cool down, you may find yourself longing for some recreation to replace your favorite summer activities. Kicking back with these books will help you settle into fall, whether you're...
When the stress of school wears you down, a good laugh can come in handy. Thankfully, the internet is full of comics to help you out. When you follow these Twitter accounts, a much-needed chuckle is just...
For Mary Buzbee, financial stress has become normalized. Estranged from her parents, she has been financially independent for a long time. Buzbee has had to pay her way through college through means such...
We are truly in a golden age of television. One of this year’s most hard-hitting shows covers depression, overdose, tortuous marriages and toxic family relationships. These topics are covered in a cartoon...
On September 5, hundreds of students shuffled through the crowded exterior of the Ferguson Student Center. The sky was grey as rain lightly showered on people adorned with raincoats and umbrellas. From...
Freshman year can be a daunting time for many. Moving out of their parents' homes, living with strange new roommates, registering for classes, and participating in campus activities comes a steep learning...
After listening to your playlists on perpetual repeat, sometimes you need something fresh and exciting to listen to while waiting for Frank Ocean to drop a new album. Podcasts make for great listening...
A tornado watch has been issued for The University of Alabama and Tuscaloosa County until 8 p.m. Thursday, according to an alert from the University. In case of a tornado warning, students and faculty...
