UA Division of Student Life

If your student is looking for a meaningful way to get involved this fall, encourage them to become an Al’s Pals mentor! 🍎✏️ Mentors spend 1 afternoon each week with local elementary students (K–5), assisting with homework, playing games or simply being a positive role model.

📆 Monday-Thursday, 2:30-5 p.m. (must commit to 1 day each week)
⌛ Applications close Aug. 31

Students can apply here → go.ua.edu/4x2sMDi

Get to know Kyndal Mays, a Student Tide Against Su***de Advisory Board member at the Counseling Center! 💙

🎓 Second-year Ph.D. student
🏠 McCalla, AL
📚 Studying: Developmental Psychology
💼 Involvement: Student Tide Against Su***de Advisory Board

"Being involved with the Counseling Center has been one of the most transformative parts of my experience at The University of Alabama. It has given me the opportunity to educate others, advocate for mental health, and help create spaces where students feel seen, supported, and heard."

Thank you, Kyndal, for the impact you're making on our campus! 👏

Then ➡️ Now. ❤️🐘

The Torok family first cemented their place at the Capstone decades ago. Now, they're adding a new chapter to that legacy on the Crimson Promenade.

See how this family tradition has stood the test of time, and learn how you can leave your own lasting mark at UA.

🔗sl.ua.edu/TorokCrimsonPromenade

Leave a lasting legacy in the new Student Well-Being Hub through the Donor Wall! 🫶

When you make a gift, you can leave a message of encouragement that will welcome students as they seek care and support in the building for years to come.

Make your gift by Oct. 31 to reserve your place on the Donor Wall before the ribbon-cutting celebration 👉 give.ua.edu/swbh

Bringing a micromobility vehicle to campus this fall? 🛴

Before you roll onto campus, make sure your vehicle is registered. Registration is quick, easy and required for bicycles, e-bikes, e-scooters, kick scooters and one-wheel devices.

🔗 parking.ua.edu/micromobility/ for details + registration.

Please note: Mobility devices used for accessibility purposes, including wheelchairs and other ADA-related mobility aids, are not subject to registration requirements.

UA students are making big waves this summer – from covering the World Cup to researching organoids at Stanford. Read more about how five interns took five incredible paths to set the stage for legendary careers.

🔗news.ua.edu/2026/07/their-turn-ua-interns-serve-to-learn/

The Spring 2026 REAL List is in! 🎉 See who made the list at sl.ua.edu/REALListSpring2026.

The REAL List recognizes the top-achieving students participating in REAL Tide each semester for their commitment to engaged learning beyond the classroom. Through leadership, service, campus involvement and other meaningful experiences, these students embody what it means to be Built by Bama, Defined by Impact. 🌟

UA's SGA is rolling into Starkville, Mississippi for the SEC Exchange this weekend. Last year’s conference sparked several big wins for student life on campus. This year, SGA is hoping to collaborate with some of the conference’s brightest minds to spark more positive change at the Capstone.

Read about how the SEC Exchange sparks campus change!

🔗 sl.ua.edu/SECExchange26

Preparing students for success starts long before graduation.

This fall, the University of Alabama Career Center will launch the Office of Internships, a new initiative designed to expand experiential learning opportunities, strengthen employer partnerships and increase access to internships for students across all majors. The office will help students gain valuable experience, develop career-ready skills, and confidently prepare for what's next!

Learn more: 🔗 sl.ua.edu/internships