Campus Impact

a bird's eye view of the commencement stage showing shows of sears filled with graduates

Summer 2026 degree candidates announced

About 1,300 students are expected to complete their degrees this summer. The summer commencement ceremony takes place Saturday, Aug. 1.

Things to know about campus move-in

Things to know about campus move-in

Got questions about campus move-in? You’ve come to the right place.

Their turn: UA interns serve to learn

Their turn: UA interns serve to learn

From supporting World Cup media coverage to studying organoids at Stanford, these UA interns serve to learn this summer.

UA honors more than 700 employees for years of service

UA honors more than 700 employees for years of service

UA faculty and staff are legendary. Here, we honor just three for their years of service.

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UA joins inaugural U.S. Entente Cordiale Challenge 

UA is among six American institutions chosen to participate in Entente Cordiale Day, a prestigious international academic competition.

closeup of a healthcare professional placing a blood pressure cuff on an arm.

UA researcher leads global effort to promote reliable health information

Dr. Rebecca Ivic is helping to steer a commission focused on health communication to promote access to accurate health information.

Sydney Blackhurst poses with a $10,000 check she earned during the SEC Startup Competition.

UA swimmer earns $10k in SEC Startup Competition

Blackhurst beat out student-athletes from the University of Arkansas, LSU and the University of South Carolina to take first place.

A group of hikers stand at the base of a waterfall.

Traversing history: UA students take on Peru’s Inca Trail

Students hiked with pack mules through the Andes Mountains to sites such as Choquequirao, Machu Picchu and areas rarely seen by visitors, exploring the history of the Inca empire.

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UMC expands services over summer

University Medical Center recently expanded services to improve the quality of healthcare provided for the UA and West Alabama communities.