Ripples spread from a central point on the surface of water with trees and blue sky reflected in its surface

NextGen In A Box Makes Water Modeling More Accessible

Open source software package makes it easier to set up and use the NextGen National Water Model framework.

SidelinER, a medical privacy tent for athletic events, was invented at UA

Igniting Innovation: 5 Inventions that Started at UA

See how UA works with faculty to protect their intellectual property and translate research to the real world.

Students and faculty walk among several aisles with displays set up for research poster presentations in a large room. A banner at the end of the room reads URCA.

Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference Winners Recognized

Undergraduates in every college at were recognized for research and creativity.

Two groups of college students from University of Alabama smile at the camera during the Beyond Bama spring break program.

Students Go Beyond Bama for Spring Break Service and Leadership

Two groups of University of Alabama students chose to roll up their sleeves this spring break with the Center for Service and Leadership.

Clean-up Day Spotlights Black Warrior River’s Place at UA’s Heart

Clean-up Day Spotlights Black Warrior River’s Place at UA’s Heart

Campus Clean-up Day offers students a chance to show their pride in this important waterway.

James Harris, Alison Hooper, Jessica Goethals, Sergei Gleyzer, Despina Stavrinos, Cheryl Toman, Xiangrong Shen, Randy Salekin, winners of the 2025 Faculty Research Award

Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Scholarship to be Recognized

Eight faculty were selected to receive the prestigious award from the Office of Research and Economic Development.

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

To address environmental challenges in Alabama, UA researchers develop solutions tailored to the state’s landscapes.

Dr. Lukasz Ciesla and a student work in a lab setting

UA Research Takes Us One Step Closer to Better Parkinson’s Treatment

UA researchers cleared a second hurdle in finding plant-based treatment for neurodegenerative disorders.

A view of the main quad at the University of Alabama with the library in the background.

UA Launches Leaders to Legends Program for High School Students

Applications for the 2025-26 Leaders to Legends program will open in February.

Sign bearing the Alabama Transportation Institute mission statement

New Executive Director to Lead Alabama Transportation Institute

As director, Dr. Steven Jones hopes to expand the scope of transportation research in Alabama.