News Releases

The Hodges Meteorite sitting on the Philco radio it struck

UA Museums celebrates Halloween with event inspired by Hodges Meteorite

UA Museums will host “Haunting at the Museums: Otherworldly Encounters” at the Alabama Museum of Natural History and Gorgas House Museum Oct. 27.

Sign that reads "I vote because..." with post-it notes stuck to the board below. Sign is from a voter registration event on the UA campus.

Young voters still care but may be less likely to act, according to UA study

A 2026 study from the University of Alabama looks at trends in civic engagement among college students.

The back of an ambulance driving down a tree lined road

UA to build rural EMS system that supports treatment at the scene

UA is leading a new rural emergency medical services system that will help EMS providers treat eligible patients on site.

students hold up signs that say $ 2 . 1 billlion

UA capital campaign raises record $2.1 billion

The record-setting campaign has strengthened UA’s students, faculty and campus through gifts from donors at every level.

Randall Welcome Center

Free App Week returns Oct. 5-9

The University was named #1 Best Value University for In-State Students in Alabama 2027 by U.S. News & World Report.

A professor stands in front of her class giving a lecture.

UA enrollment reflects strategic growth, continued investment in preparing leaders 

Through strategic planning and measured growth, UA is preparing future leaders and supporting workforce needs across Alabama and beyond.

The Alabama Fossil Fest logo

Alabama Fossil Fest dives into Alabama’s prehistoric past

Alabama’s prehistoric past comes to life as fossil sharks, ancient sea creatures and hands-on discoveries take center stage at Alabama Fossil Fest.

UA’s electric bus fleet connects research to transit operations

UA’s electric bus fleet connects research to transit operations

UA officially launched eight new electric buses providing quiet, zero-emissions transit on and around campus.

Konstantin Matchev holding the challenge coin presented at the Genesis mission summit. MAtchev is standing in front of a map showing the award recipients.

AI meets particle physics in UA-led Department of Energy project

Giving scientists more time for science: A research team from The University of Alabama will leverage machine learning in the field of high-energy physics.

An aerial photos of the top of Denny Chimes

UA joins inaugural U.S. Entente Cordiale Challenge 

UA is among six American institutions chosen to participate in Entente Cordiale Day, a prestigious international academic competition.