Culture & Community

Holi Festival Mixes Colors With Excitement

Holi Festival Mixes Colors With Excitement

The International Students Association, Honors College Assembly and UA South Asian Society came together to bring Holi to Tuscaloosa. By Alexandria Cashmer

Prized Football, Lost in 2011 Tornado, Returned to UA Offensive Tackle

Prized Football, Lost in 2011 Tornado, Returned to UA Offensive Tackle

After almost seven years, a prized possession is being returned to its rightful owner. Wesley Britt, former University of Alabama offensive tackle, will receive a signed team football he lost in the April 27, 2011, tornado.

Did Someone Say Book Sale?

Did Someone Say Book Sale?

The University of Alabama Press will be hosting a book sale in the Rast Room of the Bryant Conference Center April 27-29, with discounts ranging from 50 percent to 90 percent off.  

Black Student Union Celebrates 50 Years of Diversity, Success

Black Student Union Celebrates 50 Years of Diversity, Success

The Black Student Union will celebrate its 50th anniversary with two events: The Celebration of Differences Thursday, April 19, and a gala Friday, April 20.

IndyCar Champ to Drive Students’ Formula Car

IndyCar Champ to Drive Students’ Formula Car

The University of Alabama’s Formula racing team will unveil its 2018 vehicle Wednesday with a five-time Verizon IndyCar Series champion driving and showcasing it to 300 grade school students on campus for the debut.

Four Graduating Art Students Exhibit their Work at UA Gallery

Four Graduating Art Students Exhibit their Work at UA Gallery

The University of Alabama Department of Art and Art History will present an exhibition of four graduating art and art history majors work April 16-19 at the Sella-Granata Art Gallery.

Governor Recognizes UA Center’s Impact on Small Business Statewide 

Governor Recognizes UA Center’s Impact on Small Business Statewide 

UA’s Small Business Development Center Network helped create and retain 1,500 jobs and start 200 new businesses last year.

UA Students Win Grand Prize in 2018 Aldag Business Plan Competition

UA Students Win Grand Prize in 2018 Aldag Business Plan Competition

Students representing majors from across The University of Alabama campus pitched their business plans to judges in the Edward K. Aldag Jr. Business Plan Competition Tuesday, March 27, at the Bryant Conference Center. Started in 2014 by Edward K. Aldag Jr., CEO and chairman of Medical Properties Trust Inc., the competition fosters entrepreneurship by allowing UA

A RISE teacher leading her students in an activity

Golf Tournament Helps Children Reach Their Potential at RISE

The RISE Tournament of Champions benefiting The University of Alabama’s RISE Center will be held April 26-27 at NorthRiver Yacht Club.

Students Seek Funding from Bama Blitz to Build Liquid Rocket, Satellite

Students Seek Funding from Bama Blitz to Build Liquid Rocket, Satellite

A group of 30 University of Alabama engineering undergraduate students are attempting to build the first student-designed liquid-fueled rocket to launch a UA-built satellite into space for the first time.