Colleges & Schools

Dr. Igor Redin and Dr. James Harris

NSF Awards Honor UA Research Toward Future Technologies

The NSF CAREER Award recognizes scientists and engineers who show leadership at the intersection of education and research.

Three Witt Fellows pose in front of a Marion, Alabama sign

Witt Fellows Program Prepares Global Citizens

Open to incoming freshmen, the cohort of about 20-25 students is immersed in experiences that challenge how they see the world.

Urban park in downtown Mobile, Ala. Sidewalk flanked by trees leading to a metal foutain.

Research Finds Urban Parks Connected to Lower Crime, Better Community Health

UA-led research suggests a new understanding of the ways urban parks add to community health.

Styslinger family in front of H.M. Comer Hall

Styslinger Gift to Name UA’s College of Engineering

The $25 million gift will empower experiential learning opportunities for students and elevate impactful research.

A black and white photo of the front exterior of the Gorgas House Museum

UA Museums to Host 3 Halloween Events

UA Museums is set to host three mysterious and spooky events that are free and for all ages.

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UA RISE Center Hosts BUY for RISE Fundraiser

The RISE Center will host its annual BUY for RISE fundraiser Oct. 24-25.

Caroline Gibson, Julia Schumacher, Hailey Adams, Rylie Dewley and Abby Sosa

Birmingham Native Crowned Miss University of Alabama 2026

The Miss University of Alabama competition is an official preliminary to the Miss Alabama and Miss America competitions.

Flying Into the Future: Aircraft That Detect Damage and Self Heal

Flying Into the Future: Aircraft That Detect Damage and Self Heal

Technology being developed at UA could redefine structural integrity standards in aerospace engineering. 

A headshot of Camila Lopez

UA Junior Among 100 Nationally to Win Transformative Scholarship

Camila Lopez has been awarded the Obama Foundation’s Voyager Scholarship that recognizes college students with a passion for public service.

Gabby Mathis

‘GameDay’ Kick Just Part of Student’s Alabama Experience

Mathis will never forget that day, but it’s just one of many things about UA that are special to her.