Campus Impact

Mechanical engineering robotic arm installs lithium ion batteries into machine base, eco transport manufacturing and assembly

The University of Alabama Joins National Battery Manufacturing Consortium

UA is one of five universities joining a national consortium working to advance battery manufacturing technology.

UA mascot Big Al sitting and holding a book in his hands with his trunk falling on the pages as if he is reading.

Every Child Can Read: UA Launches Project LIFT

A $9.9 million grant to UA will bring intensive reading support to struggling readers and children with disabilities in rural Alabama schools.

Savannah Strong, Emie Vandiver, Kameron Baba, Alex Jorns and Rylie Dewley.

UA Crowns 2026 Homecoming Queen

Baba is a first-generation student from Gadsden. She is a senior majoring in marketing and a Capitol Scholar.

Dr. Benjamin Boudreaux portrait, wearing a letter jacket from the Boston Marathon.

Practice what you teach: Exercise science instructor says running is life

UA exercise science professor Benjamin Boudreaux uses running as a teaching tool and as a lifelong tool for physical and mental well-being.

White tents set up on the Quad

Out of Office: Powering the Quad

Todd Glasscock and Jay Pate lead a team of six that make sure the Quad and other spots stay revved and ready, rain or shine, and all hours.

Elaina Burt

Pre-Law junior crowned Miss UA 2027

Birmingham’s Elaina Burt was crowned Miss University of Alabama 2027. She is a junior majoring in public relations on the pre-law track.

A drummer in the Million Dollar Band

UA homecoming week honors ‘Endless Tradition’

Get all the details for homecoming week, including parade time.

Sign that reads "I vote because..." with post-it notes stuck to the board below. Sign is from a voter registration event on the UA campus.

Young voters still care but may be less likely to act, according to UA study

A 2026 study from the University of Alabama looks at trends in civic engagement among college students.

The back of an ambulance driving down a tree lined road

UA to build rural EMS system that supports treatment at the scene

UA is leading a new rural emergency medical services system that will help EMS providers treat eligible patients on site.

Camila Lopez standing in front of the U.S. Capitol

From campus to the capital: Finding a path to public service

With legendary leadership skills, Camila Lopez is ready for what’s next.