Students

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.

Headshot of Isabella Eckart

UA transfer student earns national recognition for leadership

Isabella Eckart is using her platform as a national ambassador to advocate for the transfer student community.

UA 2026 homecoming court

2026 UA homecoming court announced

Voting will take place through myBama on Oct. 20 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

12 contestants of the Miss UA pageant.

12 to compete for Miss UA title

The winner of the title of Miss University of Alabama will receive a full-tuition scholarship for her year of service to UA and numerous other gifts and financial aid scholarships supported by donors.

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger representatives and Big Al pose in the Alabama Governor's Mansion

UA students lead fight against hunger across West Alabama

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger brings together students, employees and supporters in a shared effort to fight food insecurity across West Alabama.

Randall Welcome Center

Free App Week returns Oct. 5-9

The University was named #1 Best Value University for In-State Students in Alabama 2027 by U.S. News & World Report.

The full group of the 2026 College of Community Health Sciences' Rural Programs scholars

New CCHS scholars advance mission to improve rural healthcare

CCHS welcomed its 31st class of Rural Medical Scholars and fourth class of Rural Dental Scholars this fall.

A professor stands in front of her class giving a lecture.

UA enrollment reflects strategic growth, continued investment in preparing leaders 

Through strategic planning and measured growth, UA is preparing future leaders and supporting workforce needs across Alabama and beyond.

Fernando Salinas adjusts and looks through a telescope at an outdoor space research facility, making astronomical observations. The telescope is mounted on a tripod, and Salinas is wearing a blue research program T-shirt while working beside the instrument on a sunny day.

UA student researches space weather prediction in international program

University of Alabama student Fernando Salinas researched solar storm prediction and geomagnetic events through the International Space Weather Camp, collaborating with U.S. and German scientists on space weather projects.

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Dean’s list students named for UA summer 2026 term

A total of 624 students enrolled during Summer Semester 2026 were named to the dean’s list or the president’s list.