Autherine Lucy foster waves to a standing ovation crowd after receiving an honorary doctorate from UA.

Black History Month 2021

The University of Alabama proudly celebrates the Black students, alumni, faculty and staff who have shaped UA’s history and legacy through their contributions and accomplishments.

John England at lectern

Black History Month: Leaders in Law

These law graduates have left a lasting impression on UA and the state.

black and white photograph of Sam May in a UA chemistry lab

Black History Month: Faculty and Staff Pioneers

These men and women made a difference through their teaching, research and service.

Miss Tiara Pennington holds a bouquet of flowers an waves to the crowd after being name Miss Alabama 2019

Black History Month: Leading Ladies

Influential campus leaders, these women forged a path for future students.

Autherine Lucy Foster in a red suit walks down the hall during the Malone Hood Plaza dedication in 2010

Black History Month: Pioneers for Access and Equality

As students, they paved the way for future generations. As alumni, they’ve made a lasting impact not just on UA, but also on the world.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: UA and City of Tuscaloosa partner together to create a system that can automatically detect blighted areas; UA’s athletic training program moves into a new space; and the Realizing the Dream series will offer events throughout the year to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

A testing sample is handled by a gloved hand

Enhanced Spring Testing Program Promotes Health and Safety

Increased sentinel testing, additional test sites and other modifications enhance UA’s efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

A man poses with arms folded in front a screen with engineering illustrations.

NASA Mission to Include Contributions from UA Engineering

Engineering researchers at The University of Alabama will contribute to a pioneering spaceflight mission set to launch in 2025.

Got FOMO? Maybe it’s Time to Update Your Contact Information

Got FOMO? Maybe it’s Time to Update Your Contact Information

Don’t stress over missing important emergency information from UA. Update your contact information in myBama.