Colleges & Schools

Shoppers looking through racks of clothing at last year's BUY for RISE

UA RISE Center hosts 2026 BUY for RISE fundraiser

The annual BUY for RISE fundraiser will feature bargains from dozens of local retailers on everything from clothing to home décor.

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.

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.