Media Relations

An historical photo two African American students surrounded by law enforcement, officials and media as they register for classes at The University of Alabama.

UA to Commemorate 60th Anniversary of Desegregation

A series of events commemorating the 60th anniversary of UA’s desegregation begins June 11.

UA Preview — June 5-11, 2023

UA Preview — June 5-11, 2023

UA commemorates 60th anniversary of desegregation, entrepreneurship in state at all-time high and much more.

UA Preview — May 30-June 4, 2023

UA Preview — May 30-June 4, 2023

Entrepreneurship in Alabama at all-time high, summer commencement date announced, UA hosts youth summer camps and more.

A wide angle view of a graduation ceremony, with students sitting waiting to be awarded degrees.

Summer 2023 Commencement Date Announced

The University of Alabama will hold a summer commencement ceremony Saturday, Aug. 5, at Coleman Coliseum.

UA Preview — May 22-28, 2023

UA Preview — May 22-28, 2023

This week: UA students receive Fulbright awards, the College of Engineering hosts national robotic mining challenge and more.

A rover-type robot on a high table with people around it working on it.

College of Engineering to Host National 2023 Robotic Mining Challenge

Sponsored by Caterpillar Inc., the event is designed to create solutions to problems faced on moon exploration missions.

A Where Legends Are Made banner near the Student Center

UA Students Receive U.S. Fulbright Program Awards for 2023-2024

Thirteen UA students received various awards from the Fulbright Program.

UA Preview — May 15-21, 2023

UA Preview — May 15-21, 2023

UA-led electric vehicle project wins national award; emeritus professor elected to National Academy of Sciences and more.

Young businessman charges an electric vehicle at an electric vehicle charging station

UA-Led Electric Vehicle Project Wins Initial National Award

A proposal to strengthen the Deep South’s role in production and support of electric vehicles will be developed further.

Denny Chimes with a tree partially covering the chimes.

Emeritus Professor Elected To National Academy of Sciences

Dr. William Dressler, professor emeritus, was recently elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences.