Colleges & Schools

The Hodges Meteorite sitting on the Philco radio it struck

UA Museums celebrates Halloween with event inspired by Hodges Meteorite

UA Museums will host “Haunting at the Museums: Otherworldly Encounters” at the Alabama Museum of Natural History and Gorgas House Museum Oct. 27.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A teacher instructing a student while pointing at a computer screen

Intentional, strong relationships propel Graduate School growth

A combination of personalized outreach, strategic partnerships and targeted marketing is helping the Graduate School attract more students than ever.

Previous festival attendees and presenters holding hands while dancing in a circle

Moundville Native American Festival celebrates ‘Year of the Crawfish’

This year’s theme is “Year of the Crawfish: Big Changes Start with Small Beings.” 

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.