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University provides aid in disaster relief

William Evans May 12, 2011

The University will look to the city for leadership concerning the future of volunteering in disaster areas, said Wahnee Sherman, director of the University's Community Service Center, in an emailed statement....

Departments aid affected professors, students

Amanda Sams May 12, 2011

After an EF-4 tornado struck Tuscaloosa on April 27 and displaced many students, professors, faculty and staff members at the University of Alabama, one of the foremost concerns was checking in with employees,...

Students were some of first responders after tornado

Ethan Summers May 11, 2011

In the aftermath of Tuscaloosa’s Apr. 27 tornado, many citizens stayed in their homes to avoid the damage and wait for help. Some students didn’t wait. Among them was Alex Rayfield, a junior majoring...

Colleges implement different relief strategies

Jonathan Reed May 10, 2011

The University of Alabama has raised more than $1.7 million in a relief fund for University-affiliated victims of the April 27 tornado, said Cathy Andreen, director of media relations. The UA Acts of...

UA Greek Relief raises nearly $100,000

UA Greek Relief raises nearly $100,000

Taylor Holland May 9, 2011

Immediately following the time when the worst recorded tornado in Tuscaloosa history left much of the city in shambles, members of UA’s greek community began mobilizing relief efforts to help those in...

Some incoming freshmen not discouraged by disaster

Patty Vaughan May 9, 2011

As relief efforts continue in Tuscaloosa from the EF-4 tornado, freshmen who plan to attend The University of Alabama in the fall said the recent disaster has not discouraged them from joining The Crimson...

Twitter played key role in days following tornado

Will Tucker May 8, 2011

ABC 33/40 weatherman James Spann would have you know he’s no genius—he just had an idea that worked. Spann, a self-proclaimed social media geek, said he did indeed start the Twitter hashtag “WeAreAlabama.”...

UA relief fund applications now online

Victor Luckerson May 6, 2011

Students and faculty can now apply online for relief money from the University of Alabama Acts of Kindness Fund. The purpose of the fund is to "provide appropriate relief to eligible faculty, staff, and...

Athletic department donates $1 million to UA Acts of Kindness

CW Staff May 6, 2011

The University of Alabama Athletics Department announced today that it is contributing $1 million to the UA Acts of Kindness Fund established by the University to assist students, faculty and staff who...

SEC gives $500,000 to UA

Victor Luckerson May 5, 2011

The Southeastern Conference is pledging $500,000 to the University of Alabama to help storm victims. The money will be donated to the UA Acts of Kindness Fund, an emergency fund providing relief to UA...

Tide sports teams continue to play after tornado

Jason Galloway May 4, 2011

Alabama baseball coach Mitch Gaspard has always told his players that they’re playing for more than themselves. Now, they believe it. When his team plays the first UA sporting event in Tuscaloosa since...

Law School offers legal services

CW Staff May 4, 2011

The University of Alabama School of Law Clinic Programs, in conjunction with the Alabama State Bar’s Volunteer Lawyers Program and the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association, will begin offering free legal...