The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa was opened in 1831, on April 18, having the Reverend Alva Woods as President.

The university had disciplinary and student behavior problem since the fist day it opened its doors.

Strict rules regarding student conduct were established. This is what started the intention of turning the university into a military school. The institution suffered a fire in 1865, on April 4, started by the union troops. After the fire, the university was reconstructed and it was reopened in 1871.

Today, the University of Alabama Tuscaloosa is a renowned educational institution, dedicated to research and high quality teaching.

It is the choice of the brightest youngsters in search of the best educational opportunities.

Tours of the university are provided, and campus visits can be scheduled by contacting the university by phone or by using the internet. The university also has distance courses and degrees. Over 28.000 students are attending classes at the university, coming from all over USA and different countries across the world.

The city gets its name from a Choctaw Indian Chief named Tushka Lusa, the term "tushka" meaning "warrior" and "lusa" meaning "black". He was a wise and respected leader, having an impressive height of 7 feet.

The city of Tuscaloosa is located in the south part of Alabama and 57 miles away from Birmingham. In 2006, the city had a population of 83,052 inhabitants. It is home of the University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Stillman College and numerous large hospitals.

The Gulf of Mexico influences the climate of the city, bringing warm, moist air. During fall, spring and winter, there are high amounts of precipitations, sometimes creating storm, tornadoes and hurricanes. February, May and December are the best months to visit Tuscaloosa.