University of Alabama

University of Alabama

Founded in 1831, UA is the flagship school of the University of Alabama System. Its athletic teams are nicknamed the "Crimson Tide" because crimson is one of the school colors. UA is composed of a campus of approximately 1,000 acres (4 km²).

On June 11, 1963, Governor George Wallace stood in the front entrance of Foster Auditorium in a symbolic attempt to stop the enrollment of two African Americans: Vivian Malone and James Hood.

Location

Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County
Alabama, USA

Getting There

The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The nearest airport to the University of Alabama is Tuscaloosa Regional Airport (TCL), which is about 7 miles away from the campus. However, no airlines have served Tuscaloosa on a scheduled basis since the departure of American Eagle in 1997. The Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is also a viable option, which is about 60 miles away from the campus. From the airport, visitors can rent a car or take a taxi or ride-sharing service to reach the University of Alabama.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Alabama that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.