"Crimson is beautiful—from the smiles you see in the faces of our students, to the appearance of the buildings and grounds on campus, to the crimson-and-white color of the uniforms worn by our athletic teams. Beauty abounds at the Capstone; it’s everywhere."

Pat Whetstone
Director of Alumni Affairs

"Crimson is support and mentorship (from all the faculty and staff who took me under their wing); it is development, leadership, and growth (I developed as an adult, leader, and experienced much needed personal and intellectual growth); it is family and relationships (UA became an extended family and the relationships I established are still strong today); it is excellence (I received an excellent education in and out of the classroom); and it is fun because I had a great time at UA."

Karen Baldwin
Associate V.P. for University Advancement

"UA distance adult students are able to connect with UA faculty and build community with other adult students. I m proud that UA has a personalized distance adult degree program like the External Degree Program, which values and respects adult minds. Crimson community empowers adults to complete life-long educational goals and encourages them to become members of the Alabama family."

Sandra Perkins
College of Continuing Studies

"Crimson is family. The Crimson family means not a day goes by on this campus that you don't see someone you know. Seeing a familiar face brings this campus of almost 30,000 down to a one-to-one experience like no other."

Jon Chappell

"Crimson is Global. I feel confident in declaring the University of Alabama a global institution, because I have personally participated in a successful overseas exchange program with the help of this school. My junior year I studied in Osaka, Japan and experienced the interconnectedness of two different societies that is made possible through the open minds and determination of UA administration. Go Crimson!"

Krissy Loveman

"Crimson is… a loving, friendly reassurance that I feel when I am work. I don’t feel like I am at work sometimes because of the presence of the people I am around from day to day. Truthfully, it’s like a big family reunion. I love the people in my building at Rose Administration because they treat me with the utmost respect and that goes from the students to the very top of the line to our president. My Rose family doesn’t make me feel small or different. They make me feel like we are all in the same family. I love my people at Rose Administration and my job here at UA, because they really show you how much they care with loving, friendly, caring attitudes and great spirits."

Willie Sanders
Custodial Services

"This past spring I studied abroad in Florence, Italy along with six other girls from the University of Alabama. While there, I experienced a life changing semester and was able to really feel at home with my roommates that were from Alabama. I was also able to share my experience with friends from the University that were studying in other places in Europe. I truly believe that no matter where you are in the world, Alabama will always be home... Crimson is International."

Jessica Collins

"Crimson is family. I retired from UA two years ago, but didn't want to leave my UA family. So, I continued on in a part-time position in Undergraduate Admissons. When you work on campus, the people you work with do indeed become your extended family. I couldn't have chosen a better place to work! And continue to work! "

Melinda Ramage

"Crimson is unbreakable. For each person connected to the University of Alabama, there lies within a bond that is unbreakable. This bond begins to take hold the moment you arrive on campus and is further strengthened over time as each person travels their own Crimson path. Be it academic achievement, friends found, friends lost, hardship, good times, athletics or any imaginable way possible, the bond that is made is unbreakable. The University of Alabama helps you become who you are or who will be and is always an unbreakable entity in this sometimes chaotic world."

Jason Huckaba

"Crimson is passion... Passion about an institution that represents what life should be about... Living, learning, dedication, and committment. Life as a member of the Crimson Tide family is a life-long experience, not just for the time you spend on campus. I have not been on campus as a student since 1981, however, whenever I return to the Capstone, it is as though I never left. Those who never had the privilege of experiencing being a part of the Crimson Tide family have a difficult time understanding the bond one has for The University. That bond goes deeper than just attending classes and receiving a degree. Indeed, being a part of the Crimson Tide family represents a part of one's life. It is more than simply wearing the Crimson and White, it is knowing that you belong to the Crimson and White for life. No matter where life has taken me or what circumstances life has dealt me, I have always known that those with whom I come in contact know that I am a passionate member of the Crimson and White family."

Gary Rye

"The handprints of former captains on the walkway to Denny Chimes. The Presidents Mansion that survived being burned to the ground during the Civil War. The buildings that have held students and professors for more than 175 years. These elements are but a piece of the fabric of what we know as The University of Alabama. And to our good fortune, the Capstone has only gotten better with age. I spent my undergraduate years at Alabama, and I can honestly say they were some of the best times of my life - times I will never forget - both in and out of the classroom. Today, I am proud to return to the University to serve as a regional recruiter for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The University of Alabama is an institution and an experience that goes with you. Crimson is a lasting impression."

Julian Katz

"As far back as I can remember, Crimson was always what I wanted. From anxiously waiting to see the Bear Bryant show as an 8-year-old to crying as an 18-year-old when the legendary coach retired, I always wanted to live Crimson. From applying for admission to only one university to dedicating 18 years of my adult working life to that university, Crimson is ... My Life."

Patty Lovelady Nelson

"Whether it's in the classroom or on the field, UA radiates a strong tradition of excellence. From the National Championships in athletics to the academic accolades through prestigious awards, UA's Crimson Tide rides high above the competition. Crimson Tradition encompasses so many things: it is passing that last class to walk on graduation day; it is yelling at the top of your lungs in the last 15 seconds of the Iron Bowl at a game changing play; it is the homecoming bonfire and pep-rally; it is the Walk of Champions; it is walking across the Quad to grab coffee with friends at the Ferg; it is late nights of studying and early morning classes; it is excellence; it is pride. Crimson Is Tradition."

Jennifer DeFrance

"With a student body of approximately 27,000, UA represents many types of people with many different interests, and all find their place. Whether students immerse themselves in one, or more, of the 280+ student organizations, the well-respected Greek system, or a nationally-recognized athletic program, UA has something to offer everyone. Coupled with the strong academic reputation of the University, students leave ready for the next chapter of their lives. I found my place within these walls, and getting involved and meeting people from such varied backgrounds helped prepare me not only for success, but also for life. "

Blake Jones

"Walking onto campus as a child, I was mesmerized by the contagious spirit which filled the air and resonated throughout the Capstone. I witnessed boundless energy from fans draped in crimson and white and the sounds of the Million Dollar Band preparing to enter the stadium. Most of all, I felt a sense of pride that I was a part of the Crimson Tide family. It was an experience that shaped my life and transformed The University of Alabama into a place I wanted to call home. The Capstone captivated me as a child, but truly embraced me as an undergraduate student, making me eager to join a unique community filled with infinite opportunities. Today, I am proud to share my home with students, families and friends. As an admissions counselor for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, I continue to call UA home. Crimson is Home."

Helen Frey

"It is the quiver of excitement you feel when you drive back on campus and relive in your mind the best years of your life. It is seeing a classmate that you haven't seen in years walking across the Quad and knowing that, as you shake their hand, you are both feeling the same thing: I'm home. It is watching your children's faces shine with excitement when they see Big Al and knowing they are growing to love your University, too. It is the pride in watching your University grow and expand knowing that even as it changes it is still your Alma Mater that helped shape you into the person you have become today."

Chris Horton

"Crimson is happiness, which you feel every time you set foot on campus, watch a game, talk to other alumni, or just mention the University in passing. It's the happiest time of your life that you never want to end, and which you relive as often as possible with the lifelong friends you've made."

Elizabeth Dugas

"The University of Alabama gave my children a future through a course of study that prepared them for successful careers. Crimson became part of the wonderful adults they have become - everything from challenging thinking, to Gameday excitement, to the wonderful student organizations. Now my high school senior also sees the Capstone as a place to prepare for her future. A place where she, too, will find what her future holds. "

Lisa Premo

"Whether it be the unity we share as students at an exceptional research university or the unity felt when chanting 'Roll Tide' with students, faculty, and fans at Bryant-Denny Stadium. I was welcomed with open arms into this campus four years ago as a graduate student. I am proud to leave with a Ph.D., supported by a unified student body and faculty. Crimson is unity."

Ashley Carroll

"Crimson helped me grow not only intellectually, but emotionally and mentally as well. The most beautiful part about the Capstone is that you continue to grow and change even after you leave. From the rich traditions that leave footprints on your college experiences, to the expansive future that lies ahead, Crimson is growth."

Miranda Goodwin

"My involvement with organizations at the University gave me insight to the needs of the local and global community as well as the desire to respond to those needs. Crimson empowered me to live a life of service to others and to help create a more just and caring world for all. "

Laurie Brock

"From the moment I stepped foot on the Capstone's campus, I've felt an enormous pride at being a part of a great university, a great student body, a proud heritage of achievement and a great faculty. To this day, I'm always proud to tell people that I'm an alumnus of the University of Alabama."

Brad White

"Crimson is a bridge from the realities of today to the possibilities of tomorrow."

Justin Brasfield

"Success creates your future. The future is what you have worked so hard for since you started preschool."

Amy Berthaume

"Bonds, whether they are with your classmates or former students or future students, are formed when you become a member of the Alabama family. Bonds are those feelings that transcends generations, waking up in Tuscaloosa on game day, watching the Homecoming Parade, walking on the Quad with dew on the grass, Denny Chimes striking the hour or singing the Alma Mater. The Alabama family has all experienced such which makes us bonded by crimson."

Wayne Keith

"Crimson is... finding your place to create or discover something that no one in the history of mankind has ever before revealed! This is what it is to be a scientist, artist, musician, writer, etc... a discoverer. College is the time to explore what truly excites you, and how your time in this world can make a difference for all of us. The University of Alabama offers you the canvas to paint upon and build a masterpiece for your own life... so grab a brush, a pen, a microscope... paint, write, explore - and discover - who you are, and what you can become."

Guy Caldwell
Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor,
2005 Carnegie Foundation U.S. Professor of the Year, State of Alabama

"Crimson is the color of love -- I was the first woman that my husband Tony met when he visited the University of Alabama as a football recruit. He told me he was going to marry me the very first day he saw me. I laughed. One crimson and white wedding and 15 years later, we are still going strong! We both loved our UA experience, and we both love the University that brought us together. For us, Crimson will always mean love. "

Tonjanita Johnson

"Crimson is people. Very few people who are successful can say that they accomplished everything by themselves. We are nothing if not a reflection of the people around us. Crimson is the people that help make us successful - the mentors, faculty, fellow students and all the people in our lives that make not only our time at The Capstone a success but help us in the transition to life after The Capstone a success. "

Marty Nemmers

"Since arriving on campus, I have felt embraced by the University of Alabama community. Crimson has become Me in every way. I have been blessed with a wonderful opportunity to grow and to be inspired in the Crimson tradition. I feel part of the University whether on campus or away. Crimson fits me. Crimson holds a legacy, and I am so very proud to be part of the Crimson Tide!"

Greg Moore

"Special memories, from the roar of the Capstone on gameday to wrapping all of my textbooks with Alabama book covers in middle school... Alabama/Auburn games... Family reunions and gut-wrenching plays by the television set or radio. Memories that remind you of home, and family traditions."

William DeWitt

"Enrolling into quality UA programs mean broadening of one's scope of knowledge, enhancing one's skills, increasing one's learning, work and life experiences, and expanding one's horizons. Crimson provides us with an opportunity to socialize and share, to get acquainted with other fellow alumni and friends. It's a chance to exchange opinions and ideas with people from multi-cultural communities and academic societies, to explore fun things, and to continuously develop oneself professionally and personally. Most importantly, it's an opportunity to reach out to help the needy, thus making the world a better place to live."

Maryanne TP Fong

"Crimson is One. While many would say "one" applies to the football field, for me it goes much deeper. Crimson embodies one family, the Capstone family. It symbolizes one vision: to improve the quality of life for all Alabamians. Crimson is... One."

Jonathan Adams

"Crimson is FOREVER! As a child I dreamed of being a student at the University of Alabama. In the fall of 2000 that dream becamse a reality and in 2005 I walked the stage to become an alum. It is hard to find the words to describe how it felt to walk the quad or cobblestone paths to class, but one word sums up how long my heart will belong to Bama and my blood will run Crimson...FOREVER!! Roll Tide Roll!!"

Heather LeVert Talley