A Message From The President

A Message from the President – December 1, 2022

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, We are on the cusp of concluding another record-breaking fall semester at The University of Alabama! Students, semester exams begin Monday, and I encourage you to prepare well, prioritize your mental health and take time to enjoy the final days of the fall term. I look forward to seeing many

A Message from the President – November 8, 2022

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Today is Election Day. I urge you to make your voice heard and exercise your right to vote in the general election. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a creative idea, I also encourage you to sign up for theannual River Pitch Competition hosted by the Alabama Entrepreneurial Institute, a

A Message from the President – October 25, 2022

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, It was so good to witness the outpouring of UA pride this past weekend at homecoming! Not only did we welcome back friends, fans and alumni for an impressive Crimson Tide victory, we also celebrated our homecoming court and announced our 2022 queen, Ellery Hill, who was crowned during halftime

A Message from the President – September 13, 2022

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Once again, The University of Alabama is breaking records, with our largest total enrollment ever and some of the nation’s most academically gifted students! We boast the most National Merit Scholars in school history, the largest freshman class on record and an increased enrollment of students of ethnic and racial

A Message from the President – August 17, 2022

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Welcome to Fall Semester 2022 at The University of Alabama! Whether you are a student pursuing transformational educational opportunities, a faculty member equipping our students for future professional success or a staff member working to support our mission — I am thankful you are part of the UA community. The

A Message from the President – August 2, 2022

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Please join me in congratulating our upcoming summer 2022 graduates, including students from 18 countries and 192 first-generation students who will be celebrating commencement this weekend. With just two weeks remaining until the beginning of the fall semester, I hope you are preparing to take advantage of all the opportunities

A Message from the President – July 14, 2022

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Since I began my tenure as president of The University of Alabama seven years ago, we have witnessed continuing success — academic excellence, student and faculty accomplishments, athletic achievements and alumni pride. In 2016, we unveiled the UA Strategic Plan to guide this success and serve as a roadmap for

A Message from the President – June 23, 2022

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, On June 23, 1972, Title IX was signed into law promoting equity in education programs and activities. The University is celebrating the 50th anniversary of this historic legislation by affirming our pledge to continue to promote and preserve a safe, respectful campus environment and our steadfast commitment to provide an environment

A Message from the President – May 31, 2022

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Welcome to summer! Summer term classes begin today with many UA students engaged in empowering coursework to further their educational goals. The 2022 Bama Bound experience also begins today, welcoming incoming students and their families. Our freshmen and transfer students won’t be the only new faces at the Capstone this

A Message from the President – May 11, 2022

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families, Our UA community has completed another successful academic year! It launched with record-breaking enrollment, including the largest freshman class and Graduate School enrollment in UA history, the most freshmen from Alabama in a decade and a record 940 National Merit Scholars. It concluded with commencement this past weekend, with