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Summer 2026 degree candidates announced
About 1,300 students are expected to complete their degrees this summer. The summer commencement ceremony takes place Saturday, Aug. 1.
Things to know about campus move-in
Got questions about campus move-in? You’ve come to the right place.
Their turn: UA interns serve to learn
From supporting World Cup media coverage to studying organoids at Stanford, these UA interns serve to learn this summer.
UA honors more than 700 employees for years of service
UA faculty and staff are legendary. Here, we honor just three for their years of service.
UA Preview — July 27-Aug. 2, 2026
Summer commencement Aug. 1, UA selected for prestigious international academic competition and much more.
UA joins inaugural U.S. Entente Cordiale Challenge
UA is among six American institutions chosen to participate in Entente Cordiale Day, a prestigious international academic competition.
Windgate Foundation quadruples support for UA’s book arts program
The $4 million gift will expand student support and strengthen the program’s future growth.
UA researcher leads global effort to promote reliable health information
Dr. Rebecca Ivic is helping to steer a commission focused on health communication to promote access to accurate health information.
UA swimmer earns $10k in SEC Startup Competition
Blackhurst beat out student-athletes from the University of Arkansas, LSU and the University of South Carolina to take first place.
UA Preview — July 20-26, 2026
University Medical Center expands services, Moundville for Minis returns and much more.
Traversing history: UA students take on Peru’s Inca Trail
Students hiked with pack mules through the Andes Mountains to sites such as Choquequirao, Machu Picchu and areas rarely seen by visitors, exploring the history of the Inca empire.
UMC expands services over summer
University Medical Center recently expanded services to improve the quality of healthcare provided for the UA and West Alabama communities.