Colleges & Schools

Parrys Washington, Maritza Colin Miranda, Mia Hernandez, Treasure Mulkey, Emma Lowe, Kaila Simmons, Brian Matias.

Achieve Scholars: Critical Thinkers Collaborate Across Majors

Achieve Scholars combines transdisciplinary analysis and research methodology into an 18-hour course sequence.

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UA’s Impact on State, Local Economies Sets Records

UA continues to be an economic driver for the state as its flagship university set record high economic and fiscal impacts for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Culverhouse LEAD Program Named for Late Alumnus

Culverhouse LEAD Program Named for Late Alumnus

The Kelly LEAD program prepares undergraduates to lead with integrity, empathy and strategic insight.

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Honoring Alabama’s Rural Veterans: Supporting Service and Strengthening Communities

Alabama rural veterans serve beyond the uniform. Research shows how communities can support them.

UA Establishes School of Leadership and Policy

UA Establishes School of Leadership and Policy

The School will provide practice-based, interdisciplinary education to prepare diverse students as leaders and public servants.

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.

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Styslinger Gift to Name UA’s College of Engineering

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

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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.