Colleges & Schools

Mason Aldridge in cap and gown in front of the capstone college of nursing building

From Small Town to Mayo Clinic, Graduate Driven to Boost Rural Health

Firsthand experience shaped Mason Aldridge’s journey into nursing at the Capstone.

A University of Alabama professor in his civil engineering lab.

Company Licenses UA Tech to Improve Concrete, Reduce Emissions

An innovation developed in an engineering lab at The University of Alabama will help reduce emissions of harmful greenhouse gases created by concrete production.

An astronaut trains in a SpaceX Crew Dragon vehicle.

Ready for Launch! UA Alumnus to Pilot Space Mission

If all goes according to plan, a graduate of The University of Alabama will soon be in space, having piloted a SpaceX craft to the International Space Station about 250 miles above the Earth. 

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Finalists for Dean of C&IS to Meet Campus Starting April 20

The UA campus community is invited to attend presentations by the four finalists.

a female scientist looks into a microscope

UA to Celebrate Excellence Among Faculty Research, Creative Activity

Members of The University of Alabama faculty will be honored for their research, scholarship and creative contributions at the upcoming Faculty Research Day.

A headshot of Clifford Henderson

Henderson Named Dean of UA College of Engineering

Dr. Clifford L. Henderson has been named the next dean of The University of Alabama College of Engineering and will begin his tenure August 1.

A tablet computer showing bar and line graphs.

State Business Leaders Sour on Near-Term U.S. Economy

Even with confidence in the state economy growing along with increasing industry profits and sales, state business leaders are decidedly negative in their outlook for the nation’s economy, according to the latest quarterly survey by The University of Alabama.

Haley Carter

Law Student Determined to Make a Difference in Alabama

Scholarships have made it possible for Haley Carter to pursue her goal of improving communities in the state.

The surface of calm water with reflecting blue sky and white clouds.

UA Awarded $360 Million to Lead National Water Effort

The University of Alabama is poised to become a standard bearer in translating water research into operations that improve the nation’s ability to predict water-related hazards and effectively manage water resources. 

A Rise teacher assists students playing with blocks

Golf Tournament Fundraiser Supports UA RISE Center

The RISE Tournament of Champions benefiting The University of Alabama RISE Center will be held April 20-21 at NorthRiver Yacht Club in Tuscaloosa.