Campus & Community

UA MIS Program Ranked Fourth Among Public Institutions

The Management Information Systems program at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce is ranked No. 4 among public universities and No. 8 among all universities, according to the 2013 Bloomberg Businessweek rankings.

Carl Pinkert Named UA Vice President for Research

Dr. Carl A. Pinkert has been named vice president for research at The University of Alabama. Pinkert comes to UA from Auburn University where he has served as associate vice president for research since 2009. The appointment is effective Nov. 1.

Champions for Change: Leadership Academy

Champions for Change: Leadership Academy

On June 10, 2013, The University of Alabama and the UA College of Education co-hosted a daylong, interactive conference for selected high school students from Alabama.  The conference focused on the role the students can play in their schools and communities now and in the years to come.  Speakers included Dr. Kelvin Croom, a UA

Through the Doors:  Courage. Change. Progress. A Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Desegregation of UA

Through the Doors: Courage. Change. Progress. A Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Desegregation of UA

On June 11, 2013, The University of Alabama held an event inside historic Foster Auditorium to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of the University, which happened on June 11, 1963.

Safer Travels

Safer Travels

A traffic safety initiative at The University of Alabama is helping to position state troopers to improve the safety of dangerous roads.

Trustees Name Dr. Judy Bonner New UA President

Trustees Name Dr. Judy Bonner New UA President

Dr. Judith L. Bonner was named the President of The University of Alabama on November 1, 2012..

Touching Lives – Frozen

Touching Lives – Frozen

An education from the University of Alabama brings you nationally ranked academic programs, exciting campus life opportunities, and memories to last a lifetime. An education from the University of Alabama will bring your world to life.

UA Remembers – A Day of Service

UA Remembers – A Day of Service

On April 21, 2012, UA students, faculty, staff and members of the community gathered together for a day of service for the Tuscaloosa community.  Volunteers cleaned up areas in Tuscaloosa that were damaged after the tornado that struck the city on April 27, 2011.

Pinocchio Does Carnegie

Pinocchio Does Carnegie

Math and opera may seem like an odd combination, but Alabama children are learning them together and enjoying it.

UA Helps Community in Tornado’s Aftermath

UA Helps Community in Tornado’s Aftermath

The continued collaboration between the City of Tuscaloosa and The University of Alabama allowed the city to reach out to UA in the aftermath of April’s tornado. UA employee Rachel Edington was able to put her skills gained as assistant director of UA’s Community Service Center to use, to service the needs of those in the Tuscaloosa community affected by last month’s tornado.