The University of Alabama Impact

Spotlight

Brain Injury Care for Alabamians

A new interdisciplinary program will provide brain injury evaluation for free to Alabama residents referred by ADRS.

COMPASS brain health initiative ribbon cutting on front steps of Randall Welcome Center at UA

MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

Environment & Natural Resources

Urban park in downtown Mobile, Ala. Sidewalk flanked by trees leading to a metal foutain.

Research Finds Urban Parks Connected to Lower Crime, Better Community Health

UA-led research suggests a new understanding of the ways urban parks add to community health. Continue reading Research Finds Urban Parks Connected to Lower Crime, Better Community Health

Dr. Mark Elliott and two students stand thigh-deep in an Alabama stream with instruments to collect water for water quality research.

Alabama Impact: UA Environmental and Ecological Research Serves the State

The view of a road submerged in the sea at high tide

Interactive Map Shows Thresholds for Coastal Nuisance Flooding

Community Outreach

UA Miracle participants holding number cards revealing the total amount raised

UA Miracle Sets Fundraising Record of $394,178 for Children’s of Alabama

UA Miracle set a fundraising record over the past year to support pediatric care at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham.

Fernando Salinas, Daysha Edwards, Kaleigh Oberg, and John Koerkenmeier with the barrel of recycled paint they made.

Beyond Bama: Serving the Big Easy

UA students immersed themselves in service and leadership in New Orleans through the Beyond Bama alternative spring break program this year.

A dance student teaches a routine to adults with Cerebral Palsy.

Free UA Theatre, Dance Outreach Programs Uplift Alabamians

The outreach programs offer something for everyone from middle school students to adults.

Quick Fact

107,000 service hours

complete by student-led service organizations in the academic year 2023-2024

Economic Development

A close up of the Tekna Tek-15 plasma system used in AMI powder processing facility to create novel materials for additive manufacturing.

UA’s AMI Connects Research and Industry Through Materials Innovation

The Alabama Materials Institute has powerful new instruments capable of imaging materials at the atomic level and 3D printing metal and ceramic powders. Continue reading UA’s AMI Connects Research and Industry Through Materials Innovation

Teach in Bama Signs First School Districts

Governors, Industry and Education Leaders Announce Tri-State Manufacturing Partnership

Did you know?

The University of Alabama’s economic impact on the state set a new record of $3.4 billion during the 2023-2024 academic year.

see the latest UA economic impact report

Rural Health & Well-being

The front exterior of the Capstone College of Nursing

UA Aims to Double Nursing Enrollment to Address Statewide Shortage

UA has unveiled a transformative plan to double the enrollment of the Capstone College of Nursing. Continue reading UA Aims to Double Nursing Enrollment to Address Statewide Shortage

A group photo of the Rural Health Scholars

UA Supplies Pipeline of Rural Health Care Professionals for State

The group of Rural Medical Scholars, Rural Dental Scholars and Rural Community Health Scholars

Future Rural Medicine Physicians, Dentists Begin Education at UA

Education

Two students working on lap top computers

UA Launches Innovative College Readiness Programs

UA is providing Alabama high school students new immersive, dedicated support and direction as they prepare for college.

UA Early College Reduces Tuition by Over 90%

Starting this fall, UA Early College tuition drops to $33 per credit hour for high school students.

UA’s RISE Center: Empowering Children in the Community

The RISE Center offers a blend of early childhood education, special education, integrated therapy and child development.

In-state Student Success Stories

Graduate’s Alabama Success Story of Growth and Leadership

Through his journey as a transfer student, Reggie Clifton emerged as a leader and found success at UA.

Future Law Student Fulfills Grandfather’s Dream

Her grandfather’s love of Alabama inspired Jalynn to follow her plan and his dream and attend The University of Alabama.

REACHing New Heights

Alabama REACH helped Zach Cole realize his dreams of college graduation, world travel and more.

LEARN MORE ABOUT UA’S IMPACT

Impact Report

Community impact

Quick Facts

The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus. A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. As the state’s largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.