Participating in community service is one of the best ways students can enrich their college experience at UA. Along with bettering the community, service projects lead to benefits in the classroom. Our data shows that UA students who serve even just one hour in the community have better GPAs and are more likely to graduate.…
Myles Hudson, a biology major from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, led UA Miracle to a record-breaking campaign, raising $394,178 for Children’s of Alabama. That sum exceeded the program’s previous high by $50,000 and pushed its fundraising totals past the $3 million mark since its inception in 2011. After stepping into leadership, Myles established a strong culture of…
University of Alabama students spent Spring Break 2026 in New Orleans through the Beyond Bama alternative spring break program, partnering with regional nonprofits to address environmental restoration of the Louisiana coast. Service opportunities included working with a mobile food bank, an urban farm and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Read about how students created a…
The Alabama Beta Chapter of Pi Beta Phi has committed $75,000 to support Al’s Pals, helping expand the program’s impact through both immediate funding and long-term investment. The gift also establishes the CSL Workroom in recognition of the chapter’s dedication to service and student engagement. Read the full story to learn more about the partnership…
UA Miracle, The University of Alabama’s largest student-led organization, raised a record-breaking $394,178 this year to support pediatric care at Children’s of Alabama. The milestone was celebrated during the annual BAMAthon dance marathon, which brought together more than 600 students in support of children and families across the state. Read the full story to learn…
The University of Alabama’s Beat Auburn Beat Hunger 2025 campaign shattered records this year, collecting over 630,000 pounds of food to fight hunger in West Alabama. In partnership with the Center for Service and Leadership, the Beat Auburn Beat Hunger (BABH) annual food drive makes a huge impact on families facing food insecurity. Read the full…
Gavin Weakley, a mechanical engineering and MBA student from Louisville, came to UA looking for a strong academic path. What he found was a deeper purpose through service and leadership. By working with Habitat for Humanity and the Center for Service and Leadership, Gavin discovered how to make a lasting impact beyond the classroom. Read…
Longstanding community partner, Jeremiah’s Garden’s, held a dedication in March to honor Mrs. Bettye Lofton, co-founder of the garden, who passed away in October. She and her husband Roy created a community garden with the goal of producing healthy fresh fruits and vegetables to support the charitable work of feeding the hungry in West Alabama. …
