Press Releases


UA SGA Hosts Wellness Week

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama Student Government Association is hostingWellness Week, a week-long initiative dedicated to promoting student health and well-beingduring dead week. Wellness will feature events and resources to support students mental,physical, and emotional health. Throughout the week, students are invited to participate in a variety of events aimed atpromoting a culture…


Alabama And Auburn Students Celebrate Unity and Collaboration at Better Relations Day

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama hosted Auburn University for the annual Better Relations Day, a longstanding tradition celebrating the partnership between the state’s flagship universities. Held on Monday, Nov. 18, the event welcomed students, administrators, and community leaders to connect with one another, foster collaboration, and strengthen the unity between Alabama’s academic communities.…


Black Student Union and UA Student Government Association Host the Annual Toy Ball

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama Student Government Association (SGA)and Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the 2024 annual Toy Ball on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Held at The Capstone Hotel, the event was overwhelmingly successful, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and community members to celebrate the season of giving while supporting local children in…


UA Student Government Association Hosts Off Campus Job Fair

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – The University of Alabama Student Government Association(SGA) is hosting an Off-Campus Job fair on Wednesday, Nov. 20, inviting businesses fromacross the Tuscaloosa community to connect with students and share information about part-timejob opportunities. The Off-Campus job fair will be held in the second floor of the Student Center from 10 a.m.from 2…


Third Annual Battle of the Bands Crowns Elbow Joint as 2024 Student-Voted Winner

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The University of Alabama Student Government Association and TheAlabama Interfraternity Council hosted the Third Annual Battle of the Bands at Druid CityMusic Hall on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Four student bands competed for the title, withElbow Joint championed as the crowd-voted top band. The event showcased the talent of student musicians including…


UA SGA Elections Board announces Unofficial November 2024 special election results

Tuscaloosa, Ala., Nov. 15, 2024 — The University Alabama Student Government Association (SGA) Elections Board has announced the unofficial results of the November 2024 SGA special election. In the November 2024 special elections announcement, the elections board released information on the one Graduate School and one Law School seat open in the 29th Senate. The…


SGA Raises Over $30,000 During It’s On Us Week

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The University of Alabama Student Government Association (SGA) proudly announced the successful launch of “It’s On Us Week” during the second week of October. The initiative held in partnership with the national “It’s On Us” campaign, aimed to raise awareness about sexual assault while supporting the Tuscaloosa SAFE Center. Over the course…


2024 Battle of the Bands Final Four

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Student Government Association (SGA) is excited to announce the Final Four bands that will compete in the final round of this year’s Battle of the Bands, benefiting the Joe Espy Needs Based Scholarship. After a virtual round of performance voted on by the student body, these four student bands have advanced…


Voting Matters Week

TUSCALOOSA, AL – The University of Alabama Student Government Association (SGA) is hosting Voting Matters Week, Oct. 7 thorough Oct. 11. Voting Matters Week drives forth an initiative to encourage students to register to vote for the upcoming election through various events and programming. “Battle of the Ballots” is a competition against the University of…


SGA Partners with Local Food Bank

SGA Partners with Local Food Bank for Hunger Action Month to Fight Food Insecurity. Tuscaloosa, AL — In an effort to fight food insecurity in the Tuscaloosa community, the Student Government Association (SGA) recently partnered with The West Alabama Food Bank to make an impact during Hunger Action Month. Over the past week, SGA Executive…