For years, the Torok family has made a pilgrimage to a familiar spot at The University of Alabama. Before heading to Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium or strolling across the Quad, they pause along the Crimson Promenade, stopping to savor their little piece of the Capstone. After graduating from UA in the ’90s, Greg Torok and his sister…
To honor students who are engaging with REAL Tide (UA’s Record of Engagement and Learning), the Division of Student Life publishes the REAL List after each fall and spring semester. Spring 2026 includes the Top 100 Overall engaged students and the Top 25 for each engagement wave. REAL List rankings are based on those tagged…
The SEC’s slogan, “It just Means More,” isn’t limited to the football field. This month, student leaders across the conference will apply that concept to collaboration as they engage in the SEC Exchange from July 16-18 on the campus of Mississippi State University. More ideas. More solutions. More improvements for campus life. That’s the hope for UA’s Student Government Association, as it sets off to Starkville, Mississippi to…
Cate Martin knew very early in her college career she wanted to make a difference in the lives of her peers. What started as curiosity about leadership opportunities quickly became a passion for service, guiding her into a role that would not only shape her collegiate experience but influence many other students as well. Cate…
A student’s university experience is shaped by their involvement both in and outside of the classroom. For William Battle, The University of Alabama became a place to grow not only as a student, but as a leader in the campus community. Coming from Birmingham, Alabama, it was important for William to get involved at UA,…
For Paige Acker-Price, the start of the fall semester is about more than students returning to campus — it is about making sure they find a place to belong. As the director of University Programs (UP), she has spent more than seven years helping students find their place at The University of Alabama through programming that connects them to campus. One of the…
Hailey Peitersen came to The University of Alabama seeking experiences that would help her grow and prepare for life after graduation. It was through that exploration that she found the Engineering Career Development Center (ECDC), a place where she could not only continue her own professional development but also guide and mentor other students navigating the same journey. A junior chemical engineering…
Andrew McClinton’s journey to The University of Alabama started differently than many of his peers. After graduating from high school, he spent five years in the oil industry, working demanding shifts that required long hours and constant physical effort. Over time, that work began to take its toll and forced him to reflect on what he wanted for his…
The college experience can be a balancing act. Juggling work in and out of the classroom can make it difficult for students to devote necessary time to themselves, especially if they’re spending time with family and friends. Prioritizing health and well-being often shifts to the back burner, but it is an essential step to success…
The crowd near First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa told a story of transformation — restlessness and apprehension eventually overcome by respite and relief. For one day this past April, that was the change a small group of Blackburn Institute students set out to create as part of their Daniel Community Scholars (DCS) project. There are…
