Media Relations

UA Miracle participants holding number cards revealing the total amount raised

UA Miracle Sets Fundraising Record of $394,178 for Children’s of Alabama

UA Miracle set a fundraising record over the past year to support pediatric care at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham.

Several stone tools and arrowheads made from flintknapping

UA Preview — March 2-8, 2026

Moundville Lithic Arts Festival, Crimson Couch to 5K and much more.

A man's hands making tools out of rock

Moundville Archaeological Park Hosts Lithic Arts Festival

Moundville Archaeological Park will host the Moundville Lithic Arts Festival, formerly the Knap-In, March 6-7.

Small American flags in front of Denny Chimes

UA Preview — Feb. 23-March 1, 2026

UA Wiregrass Hub to support water research and economic development, groundbreaking held for ROTC and veterans facility and much more.

Alabama President Peter Mohler, Brigadier General Maurice Barnett and Colonel Eugene Moore the third holding shovels during the groundbreaking ceremony

UA Breaks Ground for ROTC, Student Veterans Center

The nearly 20,000 square foot facility will be located on the east side of campus near the Student Recreation Center. 

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New UA Facility Focused on Water Will Support Research, Economic Development  

UA will open the Wiregrass Hub, a facility focused on water research, community engagement and student recruitment, in downtown Enterprise.

Rose Administration Building with bright white and crimson flowers in the foreground.

UA Begins Search for Vice President for Community Impact

The VP for community impact serves as UA’s executive leader responsible for leading strategy for forging meaningful partnerships.

A nursing teacher instructing students in a simulation lab

UA Preview — Feb. 16-22, 2026

UA launches college readiness programs for Alabama high school students, Capstone College of Nursing announces expansion and much more.

A graduate student talking to a child and parents at a booth during a previous Family Day at the Museum

Academic Avengers Assemble for UA’s Family Day at the Museum

Family Day at the Museum will feature hands-on exploration of subjects studied by UA graduate students.

The front exterior of the Capstone College of Nursing

UA Aims to Double Nursing Enrollment to Address Statewide Shortage 

UA has unveiled a transformative plan to double the enrollment of the Capstone College of Nursing.