Culverhouse Gives $500K For UA's School Of Leadership And Policy's First Endowment

Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr. has made a $500,000 gift to establish the first endowment for UA’s new School of Leadership and Policy.

Tuscaloosa City Schools Aims To Launch Virtual Learning Program For High School Students

The program is set to launch in August 2026 and will move forward only if at least 125 students qualify and are accepted.

West Alabama Lawmaker Announces Creation Of UA Scholarship Honoring Charlie Kirk

State Sen. Gerald Allen, a Republican from Tuscaloosa, on Monday announced the creation of the Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship.

UA System Announces 2026 Class Of Capitol Scholars

The University of Alabama System on Thursday announced the 18 students selected for the 2026 class of Capitol Scholars.

Tuscaloosa City Schools Reports Record Number Of New National Board Certified Teachers

Tuscaloosa City Schools announced Thursday that a system-record 23 educators earned National Board Certification this year.

Nonprofit Tops $25K Fundraising Goal To Print Student Publications Shut Down By UA

A nonprofit advocacy group announced that it had topped its $25,000 fundraising goal to help save two student-led publications at UA.

UA Gives Details For 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremonies

UA has announced details for its fall commencement ceremony, which is set at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Coleman Coliseum.

University Of Alabama Senior Earns Prestigious Marshall Scholarship

University of Alabama senior Addison Miller has been awarded a prestigious Marshall Scholarship.

Nonprofit Seeks To Raise $25K For Student Publications Shuttered By UA

A nonprofit supporting student media has launched a $25,000 fundraising campaign to help the publications resume print operations

University Medical Center Expanding Neurology, Sleep Medicine Care With New Services

UMC on Friday announced it is expanding its neurology and sleep medicine services with Alabama Neurology and Sleep Medicine.

Bama Dining Unveils Gingerbread Replicas Of UA Campus Landmarks

Bama Dining is showing off its gingerbread replicas of Denny Chimes, the President’s Mansion and Rhoads Stadium.

West Alabama Businessman, Wife Donate $1M Toward Tuscaloosa Academy's Capital Campaign

The gift is the latest and largest toward Tuscaloosa Academy's $7 million fundraising goal.

Tuscaloosa City Schools Honors Employees, Community Partners And Schools At Annual Apple Awards

TCS on Monday honored its best educators, support staff, schools and community partners during its annual Apple Awards.

UA Becomes First College In Alabama To Offer TSA PreCheck Enrollment

UA is now the first college in the state to offer Transportation Security Administration​ (TSA) PreCheck enrollment service

UA Responds After Shutting Down Two Student Publications To Comply With New Federal Guidelines

This comes after two publications, Alice Magazine and Nineteen Fifty-Six, were informed Monday that their operations would cease immediately

Tuscaloosa City Schools Begins Search For Next Superintendent

Tuscaloosa City Schools on Monday officially opened its search for the district’s next superintendent

UA Museums Announces Slate Of Free Holiday Events

Free events will be held at the Gorgas House Museum, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Alabama Museum of Natural History.

Stillman College Reveals 2026 Class Of Inductees To Athletics Hall Of Fame

Stillman College on Tuesday announced it will induct seven new members into its Athletics Hall of Fame during Homecoming Week in February.

UA Collects 630,624 Pounds Of Food For Annual Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Drive

The University of Alabama’s Beat Auburn Beat Hunger campaign says it collected a record 630,624 pounds of food this year

Tuscaloosa City Schools Raises $114K For United Way Of West Alabama

TCS students and employees raised more than $114,000 for United Way of West Alabama during its 2024–25 campaign.

Multiple Children Injured In Crash Involving Tuscaloosa City Schools Bus

TPD says seven children suffered minor injures when a school bus was involved in a crash with a pickup truck Friday morning.

Tuscaloosa County School System Taps Daniel Bray As Next Superintendent

The Tuscaloosa County Board of Education announced Thursday that Daniel Bray has been hired as its next superintendent.

Researchers Sync Denny Chimes With UA's Atomic Clock

UA announced this week that Denny Chimes has been synchronized with the institution’s in-house atomic clock timescale.

UA Senior Morgan Grzybowski Named 2025 Homecoming Queen

UA on Friday crowned Morgan Grzybowski, a senior biology major from Wildwood, Missouri, as its 2025 homecoming queen.

Tuscaloosa County School System Sees Overall Improvement On District Report Card

The Tuscaloosa County School System (TCSS) earned an overall B grade with a score of 84 on the 2025 Alabama State Education Report Card

Tuscaloosa City Schools Touts Highest-Ever Score On District Report Card

TCS announced Thursday that the school system has earned its highest-ever score on the state's district report card.

Tuscaloosa City Schools Seeking Feedback In Search For New Superintendent

Tuscaloosa City Schools is inviting community members to share their input as it begins the search for a new superintendent.

University Of Alabama Sets New Record With $3.4B Economic Impact

The University of Alabama generated a record $3.4 billion economic impact on the state during the 2023-2024 academic year

Culverhouse Leadership Program Named In Honor Of Late Business Alumnus

The naming honors a $5 million gift commitment from the family of the late Robert James “Jim” Kelly.

University Of Alabama Establishes School Of Leadership And Policy

The UA System Board of Trustees on Friday approved the establishment of the University of Alabama School of Leadership and Policy.

West Alabama High School Football Scoreboard: Friday, Oct. 31

Here's a look around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area at games we were following on this unconventional Thursday night.

Tuscaloosa City Schools Prepping To Help Families Facing Food Insecurity

New Heights is doubling its usual order of non-perishable food items to ensure families continue to have access to essential resources.

Five Finalists Revealed For Tuscaloosa County School System Superintendent

Here's a quick look at the five finalists vying to become the next superintendent of the Tuscaloosa County School System.

NuBeginnings Church Becomes New Adopt-A-School Partner For University Place Elementary

NuBeginnings Church (NBC) has partnered with University Place Elementary School (UPES) through the Adopt-A-School Program.

Get To Know UA's 2025 Homecoming Queen Candidates

The University of Alabama recently announced five candidates for 2025 Homecoming queen.

UA Renames College Of Engineering For Lee J. Styslinger Jr. After $25M Gift

The University of Alabama has renamed its College of Engineering in honor of Lee J. Styslinger Jr. after a $25 million gift from his wife.

Church At The Oaks Becomes New Adopt-A-School Partner For Central Elementary

Central Elementary School has added Church at the Oaks as its newest Adopt-A-School partner

UA Junior Camila Lopez Earns Obama Foundation Voyager Scholarship

University of Alabama junior Camila Lopez has earned the prestigious Obama Foundation Voyager Scholarship.

UA Early College Announces Two New Freshmen Scholarships

UA Early College allows high school students to take courses taught by UA faculty online or on campus

UA’s Million Dollar Band To Perform In 2026 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The University of Alabama’s Million Dollar Band has been selected to perform in the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2026