Longtime benefactor Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr. has gifted the first endowment to support The University of Alabama School of Leadership and Policy through the Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr. Endowed Professorship in Leadership and Policy. Culverhouse’s $500,000 gift will help the School attract and retain nationally recognized scholars and experts in public policy and leadership. The endowment is […]

The University of Alabama now offers TSA PreCheck® enrollment services provided by CLEAR, an official TSA PreCheck® enrollment and renewal provider, at the UA Passport Acceptance Facility, making it the only location in Tuscaloosa County and the first college campus in Alabama to provide the service. Beginning Dec. 3, students, faculty, staff and community members […]

Alabama Athletics announced today a five-year renewal of Regions Bank’s sponsorship, elevating the long-standing relationship to Champion Partner in an agreement secured by Crimson Tide Sports Marketing. The enhanced agreement provides a first-of-its-kind support for Crimson Tide student-athletes with name, image and likeness opportunities and an elevated presence and visibility for Regions around Alabama Athletics […]

After a career dedicated to public service at The University of Alabama, Dr. Samory Pruitt, vice president for the Division of Community Affairs, plans to retire effective June 1, 2026. At the time of his retirement, Pruitt will have served the University for 40 years and led the Division of Community Affairs since its creation […]

A dozen high school students from north Alabama participated in summer programs at the College of Community Health Sciences to learn about the need rural communities have for more doctors, dentists, and other healthcare professionals. Through the Rural Health Scholars Program, Rural Dental Health Scholars Program, and Medical Opportunities and Outreach in Rural Education Scholars Program, […]

The University of Alabama’s surge of philanthropic giving under President Stuart R. Bell has propelled the Rising Tide 2.0 capital campaign past its $1.8 billion goal. The Rising Tide 2.0 has reached its fundraising goal with more than a year remaining in the original campaign timeline. The University will continue raising funds toward scholarships, faculty […]

Alumnus J. Frank Barefield Jr. has made a $35 million gift commitment to The University of Alabama to name the College of Arts and Sciences. The J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences enrolls over 9,000 students across 80 majors, minors, concentrations and graduate programs. It is now one of only two colleges at the […]

The University of Alabama Early College has significantly reduced tuition costs for high school students enrolling in its dual enrollment program. Starting this fall, tuition will be $33 per credit hour, making college-level courses more accessible and affordable for students across Alabama. UAEC gives high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high […]

The University of Alabama is about to make a major mark on the national stage as its men’s and women’s Amateur Athletic Union club hockey teams head to the college nationals in Jacksonville, Florida, March 5-9. Both teams have worked tirelessly to get to this point, and now the spotlight is on them as they […]

The University of Alabama has again been recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Students, a distinction that UA has now earned eight times in the last 10 years. The Fulbright Program is an international academic exchange program with the goal of increasing mutual understanding and supporting friendly and peaceful relations between the people […]

The University of Alabama research enterprise marked 10 years of continuous growth in fiscal year 2024, with gains in overall funding, new awards, and the number of proposals submitted. New awards classified as research grew by nearly 21% compared to the previous fiscal year. In total, the University received $269.9 million in sponsored awards, marking […]

Nine University of Alabama students are among the 16 selected for the 2025 class of Capitol Scholars. Now in its second year, the Capitol Scholars Program provides outstanding UA System students interested in careers in or around the federal government with an immersive summer internship experience in Washington, D.C. “The Capitol Scholars Program provides exceptional students across […]

Brodie Alexander, a first-generation student at The University of Alabama, was drawn to the school’s College of Engineering because of a unique offering—the combination of computer engineering and underwater robotics research. “Like many, I was initially drawn to the engineering field by the machines and devices we use every day,” said Alexander. “As a young […]

The Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership is proud to announce that 39 students have been selected to comprise the inaugural class of Shelby Scholars – an undergraduate program within the Institute. This prestigious undergraduate initiative is set to shape the future leaders of our state and nation. In 2023, Senator Richard Shelby donated his […]

The University of Alabama College of Education has signed the first two school districts to Teach in Bama, a program committed to identifying and supporting the next generation of exceptional teachers and keeping them in Alabama’s classrooms. Tuscaloosa City Schools and Greene County Schools have signed a memorandum of understanding with the program, which is […]

A one-of-a-kind graduate program at the University of Alabama will pave the way for highly-skilled professionals to enter the ranks of the critical field of precision timing. With nearly $3 million in support from the National Science Foundation, UA is offering 24 graduate school fellowships. The fellowships pay tuition and a stipend for students to concentrate […]

For the 10th straight year, outside support of research and other sponsored activities at The University of Alabama increased. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, the University saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in fiscal year 2023 over the previous year. In all, nearly $256 million in support from external […]

For the 10th straight year, outside support of research and other sponsored activities at The University of Alabama increased. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, the university saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in fiscal year 2023 over the previous year. In all, nearly $256 million in support from […]

With nearly 300 Instaworthy spots to visit, The Alabama Mural Trail is growing, and travelers now have another reason — other than a great selfie — to explore the trail. With the new, free digital passport travelers can earn points to exchange for prizes by visiting a selection of murals on the trail, which is led by […]

A student-led team from the University of Alabama has received a federal award for its research and efforts to help private well owners in Alabama predict and identify the risk of water contamination after flooding. The UA team is one of just 21 student teams funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for research and innovative solutions […]

The University of Alabama partnered with several state agencies to launch a digital platform and on-demand learning program that offers essential education and training to physicians and health care professionals. VitAL On-Demand signifies a milestone in standardizing content delivery and promoting professional development for health care professionals across Alabama. “Through our partnership with the state […]

The Fulbright Program has selected 13 University of Alabama students for various awards for the 2023-2024 academic year. “UA’s 2023-24 Fulbright winners will venture out and have adventures in seven different countries on multiple continents,” said Dr. Teresa Wise, associate provost of international education and global outreach. “As they research, work, teach, learn and play […]

The University of Alabama has named Dr. Julie Sanford dean of the Capstone College of Nursing. An Alabama alum, she will begin her tenure Aug. 1. Sanford served four years as dean and professor with the School of Nursing at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Under her leadership, research funding quadrupled, […]

Bama Blitz, The University of Alabama’s annual online fundraising campaign, will launch at noon CDT Tuesday and conclude Thursday at noon CDT. Alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of UA can use the power of social media and crowdfunding to build support for a series of unique and impactful passion projects from UA colleges, schools […]