Colleges & Schools

Dani deVenecia

Called to serve: UA Online student, veteran earns award for life of service

From the Air Force to social work, Dani deVenecia has made serving others a lifelong mission.

A model wearing a Design by Colten Jenison

CHES fashion show benefits United Way of West Alabama

UA apparel design seniors will present their final collections at the 17th annual Fashion for Life showcase Nov. 15 at the Bama Theatre.

Mechanical engineering robotic arm installs lithium ion batteries into machine base, eco transport manufacturing and assembly

The University of Alabama joins national battery manufacturing consortium

UA is one of five universities joining a national consortium working to advance battery manufacturing technology.

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.