Before Avionne Steele could find a student organization, the University of Alabama Afro American Gospel Choir found her. The daughter of a church choir leader, Avionne grew up harmonizing gospel music in her hometown of McDonough, Georgia. Gospel is more than her favorite musical genre. It’s a ministry and a chance to celebrate her faith and spread…
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…
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. Fall 2025 is the inaugural REAL List, and it includes the Top 100 Overall engaged students and the Top 25 for each engagement wave. REAL…
Arriving on campus as a first-year student, she was determined to make The University of Alabama feel like home. What started as a search for community quickly grew into a journey of leadership, service, and personal discovery.
What began as a simple summer lifeguarding job quickly became something much deeper for Hannah Martz. At University Recreation, she discovered a community that pushed her to grow, step into leadership, and find a sense of belonging she never expected—right in the place she’d known all her life.
Many evenings, University of Alabama officers spotted Raymond Woods pedaling through rain, shine, and cold, delivering food across Tuscaloosa. With help from UAPD and Student Care & Well-Being, he received a new bike, a small gift that made a big difference.
Transferring to The University of Alabama, Kaylynn Tawbush embraced the challenges and opportunities of a new campus. She continues a family legacy while making her own mark at the Capstone.
