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…
n October 2025, Beyond Bama, a student engagement team affiliated with the Center for Service and Leadership, took 10 students to serve in Selma and Montgomery, Alabama. The trip was led by UA student leaders who received training from the Center for Service and Leadership.
Trade your typical spring break for something unforgettable! Join Beyond Bama and UA Outdoor Recreation in Costa Rica and experience a trip that blends adventure, culture and meaningful impact. The trip will take place Saturday, March 20 – Saturday, March 27, 2027. Costa Rica: Building Community and Cultural Connections Hike through the lush rainforest trails…
March 2025, Beyond Bama, a student engagement team affiliated with the Center for Service and Leadership, re-launched alternative break service trips. The mission of Beyond Bama is to offer students all-inclusive, short term service trips domestically and abroad during university breaks. Student teams work alongside community organizations to focus on issues such as literacy, poverty,…
We are excited to offer two trips for students this March! We will be taking students to Memphis, TN and the Alabama Gulf Coast. These trips will provide an all-inclusive experience for students while providing education on issues such as literacy, poverty, culture, hunger, homelessness, and the environment. Care with a Conscience: Neighborhood and Urban…
Beyond Bama Alternative Breaks provides the opportunity for students to engage in meaningful service projects in local and global communities. Although each Beyond Bama Alternative Break is planned and led by student coordinators, faculty/staff learning partners are an essential component of the program. Faculty/staff participation enables holistic student learning by connecting co-curricular and curricular aspects…
