Over 1,500 Gifts Made During Bama Blitz

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama raised more than $1 million in gifts during its ninth annual giving days, Bama Blitz.

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.

"What stands out most about Bama Blitz is not just the number of gifts, but the shared commitment behind them," said UA President Peter J. Mohler. "Each contribution helps us develop our students, discover new ideas, serve others in meaningful ways, and steward The University of Alabama for the future. That kind of collective support is what fuels our momentum and defines what is possible for The University of Alabama moving forward."

All gifts to Bama Blitz are part of The Rising Tide 2.0 capital campaign, UA's 10-year, $1.8 billion effort to elevate the campus to new heights through enhancing scholarships, faculty endowments, facilities and athletics. To date, The Rising Tide 2.0 has generated more than 1,150 new endowed scholarships and more than 80 new faculty support endowments. Additionally, the campaign has supported the construction of more than 500,000 square feet of facilities on campus. The campaign concludes this fall.

This year's Bama Blitz featured 20 funds across campus, with the UA Student Government Association participating for the first time. SGA raised $3,510 from 75 gifts for its endowed support fund.

Samantha Simmons, incoming SGA president for the 2026-27 academic year, said SGA's inclusion in Bama Blitz was "humbling and empowering."

"With the University's support, we've been able to grow our endowment and strengthen our ability to lead with purpose, giving our members the autonomy to bring bold, large-scale ideas to life," Simmons said. "Bama Blitz hasn't just expanded our resources; it's expanded our community, inspiring students, families and friends to rally behind our mission and help us make a lasting impact."

Bryant Bank continued its annual support of Bama Blitz, matching gifts given to campus projects up to a total of $50,000 and providing additional resources to student-focused funds across campus. To date, Bryant Bank has matched $300,000 through its support of six annual giving campaigns.

"At Bryant Bank, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, and education is one of the most powerful ways to get there," said Claude Edwards, Bryant Bank president. "Bama Blitz brings that belief to life by connecting people who care about this state with students who are ready to make the most of it. We are proud to play a role in making that possible."

UA's faculty and staff giving campaign, We Are UA, runs in conjunction with Bama Blitz. Both campaigns are managed by the Office of Annual Giving and highlight the impact of many small gifts. Of the gifts made during Bama Blitz, 846 were $25 or less.