Relevant updates related to divisional highlights, achievements, and events.
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.
Student Engagement in Student Life supports student growth through six departments: CSL, The Student Center, Student Involvement, SGA, UP, and the Blackburn Institute. On April 8, 2025, the Exemplo Capstone Awards (formerly Service and Leadership Awards) recognized individuals and groups for their outstanding contributions in five categories: Building Community, Experiential Learning and Leadership, Growth and…
UA Student Life has introduced Text UAct, a confidential system allowing students to anonymously report concerns like hazing or misconduct via text. Powered by Real Response, it offers a simple, accessible way to report. The service ensures anonymity, with a UA staff member following up without seeing the reporter’s phone number.
The Capstone Creed reflects our shared values at The University of Alabama. To align the Capstone Creed with state law and to maintain its representation of our core values as a University community, a group of students has suggested edits and is seeking feedback on the proposed revision. Current Creed As a member of The University of Alabama…
The Department of Student Media at The University of Alabama provides experiential learning for student journalists as they practice their communication skills and produce quality content, learning to lead the next generation of media professionals. Student Media supports six student-run media enterprises, along with a sales and marketing team. The different publications within Student Media…
Student Life’s area of Student Engagement is comprised of five of the division’s departments that specialize in supporting the growth and development of students through active participation in experiential learning opportunities. These five departments are the Center for Service and Leadership (CSL), The University of Alabama Student Center, Student Involvement, Student Governance and Citizenship (SGA)…
One way that the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (VMA) at The University of Alabama (UA) supports students is by coordinating with the University and external partners to award scholarships to student veterans, service members, dependents, family members or survivors. On Sept. 8, 2023, the VMA hosted a scholarship ceremony that awarded seven bright,…
UA’s Division of Student Life is committed to building a campus culture that encourages students to explore their passions and develop their skills both in and out of the classroom. These ideals are further supported by the hundreds of different student organizations available to students on campus. Since most of these organizations and clubs are…
This year, ten University of Alabama (UA) students on the recreational Clay Shooting Team competed at the 2023 National Collegiate Shooting Sports Athletic Association (NCSSAA) National Championships held in Las Vegas, Nevada over spring break. The team performed excellently overall, placing in the top three teams in every Division 1 event. Additionally, three team members…
Student Engagement within Student Life comprises five of the Division’s departments: the Center for Service and Leadership (CSL), The University of Alabama Student Center (The Stu), Student Involvement, Student Governance and Citizenship and University Programs (UP). Together, these departments share a mission of maintaining an environment at the Capstone that supports the growth and development…
