Students

Gary and Nancy Fayard posing in a study

Fayard Gift to Transform Literacy Education, Support Scholarship

Gary and Nancy Fayard expect their most recent commitment to the UA College of Education and Culverhouse College of Business will create a lasting impact on students as they navigate their lifetime of learning. 

Parker King standing next to globe

Native American Culture, Contributions Deserve Celebration

UA freshman and National Indigenous Recognition Scholar Parker King is glad to know National Native American Heritage Month exists.

students sitting at a table that says Register to Vote

UA Recognized for Increasing Student Voter Turnout

Thanks to the determination of students and faculty, student voter participation on campus increased significantly between the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections.

Evolutionary Genomics Scientist Wins Outstanding Professor Award

Evolutionary Genomics Scientist Wins Outstanding Professor Award

Dr. Laura Reed, an associate professor of biology who specializes in evolutionary genomics, was selected as the winner of the 2021 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award.

Dr. Dough Phillips standing near a body of water

Classes in the Great Outdoors: ‘Discovering Alabama’

Dr. Doug Phillips, Emmy Award-winning creator, producer and host of “Discovering Alabama,” was the first to teach outdoor classes at UA.

VA Clinic Opens Satellite Office for UA Community

VA Clinic Opens Satellite Office for UA Community

The University of Alabama opened a new VA satellite clinic in Capital Hall on the UA campus to support UA faculty, staff and students who are veterans.

Coast Guard Lieutenant Recipient of First Legendary Service Award

Coast Guard Lieutenant Recipient of First Legendary Service Award

The lieutenant is currently earning her master’s in communication studies from UA Online. 

a collage of pictures of student veterans, student military dependents and the American falg

‘Their Sacrifice Means So Much’: Students Reflect on Veterans Day 

As Veterans Day draws near, several UA student veterans and military dependents share what the day means to them, and the significance of it.

Message from the President and VP for Student Life

Our University of Alabama community is heartbroken by the loss of our student, Garrett Walker. Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with his family, friends and loved ones as we mourn his passing. 

Mural of Space is Our Place in Madison County, by artist Jahni Moore, 2018

Alabama’s Rich Culture, History Told on Mural Trail Throughout the State

The Alabama Mural Trail encourages tourists and locals alike to explore the state’s rich culture and history through public art.