Relevant updates related to divisional highlights, achievements, and events.
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…
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…
Looking back, the text still brings Caitlin Upchurch to tears. It’s been almost four years since she and Morgan Grzybowski first met in Dr. Lee Winchester’s research lab during their freshman year at The University of Alabama. It’s been five months since Morgan was crowned homecoming queen and a little longer since she made a…
The Student Engagement area within Student Life consists of six departments dedicated to supporting student growth and development through active participation in experiential learning opportunities. These departments include the Center for Service and Leadership (CSL), UA Student Center, Student Involvement, Student Governance and Citizenship (SGA), University Programs (UP), and the Blackburn Institute. On April 14,…
The University of Alabama celebrated an exciting milestone in the construction of the new Student Well-Being Hub with a recent Topping Out Ceremony recognizing the placement of the building’s cupola and the significant progress made on a facility designed to transform student health and wellness on campus.
The University of Alabama Counseling Center has been re-accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS), the premier leader in setting the benchmark for the full range of professional counseling services on college and university campuses worldwide.
Spring break is the perfect time to go somewhere new and do something that feels exciting! These two trips through the Division of Student Life offer students the chance to serve, explore and adventure in meaningful ways. Whether you are interested in community-focused travel or guided outdoor experiences, both options provide an unforgettable way to…
In celebration of National Recovery Month, Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services (CRIS) at The University of Alabama is spotlighting the real faces of recovery with a powerful life-size cutout display at the UA Student Center.
From coast to coast, our staff are sharing their knowledge and contributing to the field of Student Affairs through conference presentations. Representing a variety of functional areas, they’re helping move important conversations forward, highlighting effective practices and showing their continued commitment to student success.
The University of Alabama has unveiled an updated version of the Capstone Creed, the first revision in nearly a decade, created through months of collaboration with student leaders. Led by Hayden Phillips and Jordan Stokes, the revision reflects a commitment to the values of today’s student body, leaving a lasting impact on UA’s legacy.
