Colleges & Schools

Jayna Enguita dancing in a competition outfit

UA’s ‘Special Culture’ Inspires Champion Ballroom Dancer, Graduate

Jayna Enguita credits UA’s welcoming atmosphere for bringing her to the Capstone.

RISE students playing with building blocks

Golf, Tennis Fundraisers Benefit UA RISE Center

The UA RISE Center will host women’s and mixed doubles tennis tournaments and the RISE Tournament of Champions to aid in fundraising efforts to help its students reach their full potential.

Beneath the Earth, Ancient Ocean Floor Likely Surrounds the Core

Beneath the Earth, Ancient Ocean Floor Likely Surrounds the Core

Through global-scale seismic imaging of Earth’s innards, research led by The University of Alabama revealed a layer between the core and the mantle that is likely a dense, yet thin, sunk ocean floor, a new study reveals.

Headshots of Skylar Elliott and Riley Nold.

Two UA Students Named Goldwater Scholars

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program has selected two UA students as Goldwater Scholars for 2023-2024.

A red yard sign sign reading in white letter "for rent."

Affordability Concerns Remain as Costlier Rent Growth Slows

The average cost to rent housing across the country continues to become more expensive, but the price increases are slowing, according to a monthly rent index compiled by three colleges including The University of Alabama.

A headshot of Andrew Raffo Dewar

Dewar Named UA’s SEC Achievement Award Winner

Dr. Andrew Raffo Dewar, professor of interdisciplinary arts, was named the 2023 SEC Faculty Achievement Award winner for UA.

A man and a woman pose back-to-back outside among UA campus buildings.

With Regional Win, Team Set for National Business Pitch Contest

Working with technology developed at The University of Alabama, two students will compete in a national collegiate business pitch competition after winning the regional round. 

Emily Jones

Childhood Cancer Survivor Fulfilling Life Goals at UA

March is Child Life Month. Freshman Emily Jones, a childhood cancer survivor is studying to be a Child Life Specialist.

Men and women in wheelchairs celebrating a victory.

Wheelchair Basketball National Champions Celebrate Historic Seasons

The women’s team capped off the 2022-23 season 25-2 overall, while the men’s team finished out the 2022-23 season with a 25-3 overall record.

Angel Peterson sitting at a booth selling cupcakes

First-Year Culverhouse Student Bakes Her Way Through College

Angel Peterson has created a booming bakery business, Angel’s Home Bakery.