Snow covers the ground in this aerial view of Shelby Hall

When Cold Becomes Critical: The Real Risks Behind Winter Weather in Alabama

Under cold and winter weather alerts and steps to take to stay safe.

UA safety reminder: winter weather

UA Suspends Normal Operations Jan. 26, 2026 

Due to extreme cold temperatures and the chance for icy road conditions, UA suspends operations Monday, Jan. 26.  

A UAPD telecommunicator

UAPD Communications Division Receives Accreditation

UAPD is one of only two university police departments nationwide to receive this recognition for excellence in training.

From Lab to Locker Room: Engineering Confidence Through Assistive Technology 

From Lab to Locker Room: Engineering Confidence Through Assistive Technology 

Students used creativity and skills to develop a life-improving tool for a UA coach.

denny chimes close up

UA Earns Renewal of Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement

UA is one of only 237 institutions nationwide to hold the honor.

UA Early College Students Named to Fall 2025 Director’s List

UA Early College Students Named to Fall 2025 Director’s List

A total of 595 students enrolled in UA Early College were named to the director’s list with an academic record of 3.6 or higher. 

Carla Atkinson and three researchers sample water on the Ichawaynochaway Creek in SW Georgia.

What Lives Beneath: Atkinson’s Work Reveals Why Mussels Matter

Freshwater ecologist Dr. Carla Atkinson is one small piece of the system working to understand and preserve Alabama ecosystems.

Aubrey Davis

Experience That Inspires: Program Launches UA Student Into Real‑World Design

Winning included Davis going to New York Fashion Week and working with UA’s trademark and licensing office to produce her winning look.

Multiyear Effort to Modernize UA’s Enterprise Systems Kicks Off

Multiyear Effort to Modernize UA’s Enterprise Systems Kicks Off

“Capstone Convergence is one of the most significant transformation efforts the University has undertaken in decades.”

A large group of people smile for a photo.

UA Students Lead River Pitch Winners

The highly anticipated annual competition awarded 12 first-place prizes worth $1,000. New this year, a $250 prize was awarded for second place.