UA Preview — April 20-26, 2026

BEST BETS

Gift to Capstone College of Nursing Aims to Generate Growth

The Bedford Falls Foundation-Donor Advised Fund is investing $1.5 million over five years to The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing to support in-state student scholarships and programs.

Why This Matters: This landmark gift from the Bedford Falls Foundation-DAF will provide the College with around 60 scholarships annually for in-state, undergraduate nursing students and support student success initiatives.

For more information, contact Alex House at [email protected].

Turning Tragedy into Transformative Research

As Alabama approaches the 15th anniversary of the April 27, 2011, tornado outbreak, three UA professors are turning tragedy into transformative research aimed at making communities like Tuscaloosa safer and more resilient.

Why This Matters: Shaped by personal experiences with devastating severe weather, researchers like Dr. Shane Crawford, who as a UA student witnessed the April 27 aftermath, are improving disaster preparedness, response and resilience - applying those lessons to help protect lives today and in the future.

For more information, contact Jessica Nelson at [email protected].

Bama Blitz Collects More Than 1,500 Gifts

UA raised more than $1 million in gifts during its ninth annual giving days, Bama Blitz.

Why This Matters: This year's campaign, Bama in Bloom, celebrated the many ways charitable giving helps students grow both personally and professionally at the Capstone, highlighting a variety of funds and passion-driven projects across campus. UA supporters made 1,586 gifts during the crowdfunded, social media-driven campaign

For more information, contact Alex House at [email protected].

UA Summer Camps Provide Enriching Opportunities

From creative writing and visual arts to engineering, communication and college readiness, UA offers a wide range of academic-focused summer camps for students of all ages.

Why This Matters: These programs give students hands-on learning experiences, a chance to explore future majors and careers, and an opportunity to experience life on UA's campus.

EVENTS

Entrepreneur Resource Groups

April 21; The EDGE

#SICKMOVES Dance Alabama! Concert

April 25; The English Building

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