Colleges & Schools

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UA Launches Leaders to Legends Program for High School Students

Applications for the 2025-26 Leaders to Legends program will open in February.

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New Executive Director to Lead Alabama Transportation Institute

As director, Dr. Steven Jones hopes to expand the scope of transportation research in Alabama.

A dance student teaches a routine to adults with Cerebral Palsy.

Free UA Theatre, Dance Outreach Programs Uplift Alabamians

The outreach programs offer something for everyone from middle school students to adults.

Culverhouse LIFT students work with community members

Culverhouse LIFT Offers Learning Sessions for Spring

Free classes for the community include youth tutoring, computer skills and more.

Culverhouse LIFT students outside the Royal Divinity building

UA Program Helps Nonprofit Feed Thousands in Birmingham

Business students and faculty helped a Birmingham ministry scale up its food bank to serve more people.

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Gray Receives UA System’s McMahon-Pleiad Prize

Dr. Jeff Gray has been awarded The University of Alabama System’s McMahon-Pleiad Prize. 

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National Merit Scholars Find Home at UA

The number of National Merit Scholars enrolled has set a new university record every year since 2018.

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How Some UA Faculty Are Embracing AI in Teaching

Two University of Alabama faculty spearheaded the development of a workshop for other faculty on the use of generative AI in teaching.

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UA Students Lead River Pitch Winners

The annual competition draws college students from across West Alabama and other community members pitching their business ideas.

New University of Alabama Majors and Minors for 2025

New University of Alabama Majors and Minors for 2025

Five new academic programs ranging from from data science to book arts will start next fall.