A Message From The President

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

A Message from the President – April 21, 2022

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Yesterday, faculty and staff gathered for spring Campus Assembly to connect as a professional community while recognizing the commitment and efforts of all our people. Dr. Donald Keith and Dr. Stacy Jones were presented with prestigious UA awards for bettering the lives and experiences of countless students through their dedicated

A Message from the President – December 7, 2021

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Students, it’s finals week, and I encourage you to continue the exemplary work you’ve been accomplishing all semester. As courses wind down, your final exams and projects are an opportunity to demonstrate all you have learned. I’m proud of you for finishing another semester strong. Congratulations to those of you

A Message from the President – November 23, 2021

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Thanksgiving break begins Wednesday for our students, and it’s an especially meaningful holiday this year as more families and friends will be resuming traditional gatherings. I know you’re looking forward to being with your loved ones and celebrating the many reasons we have to be grateful. Susan and I are

A Message from the President – October 5, 2021

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, As we continue to expand our influence as a flagship university, every investment we make in our facilities is an investment in our UA community. With the official opening of the Parker-Haun Tennis Facility, our champion wheelchair tennis team now has a championship-caliber facility. Likewise, our Alabama Initiative on Manufacturing

The Rising Tide

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, I want you to be among the first to know about a momentous opportunity for the Capstone:We have just embarked on the largest fundraising campaign in state history, The Rising Tide Capital Campaign, to further our mission of exemplary teaching, research and service. As you know, philanthropic giving is a

A Message from the President – September 1, 2021

Dear Faculty, Staff and Students, Because The University of Alabama remains committed to promoting and sustaining a safe, respectful campus environment, every semester I pledge to share important resources and reporting options to provide support for those impacted by sexual misconduct, gender discrimination or harassment. Please know we take these issues seriously. The well-being, safety

A Message from the President – August 24, 2021

Dear Faculty, Staff and Students, We’re now one week into the fall semester, and I hope you’re embracing all the opportunities UA provides. We want to enhance your experience here and help you find new and exciting ways to lead and serve others. Students, as you’re getting plugged in on campus, be sure to visit

A Message from the President – August 18, 2021

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, It is exciting to have everyone back on campus for what I know will be a remarkable, productive and life-changing Alabama experience. With classes beginning today, activities are in full swing, and campus is once again full of anticipation and energy. Please take advantage of the many wonderful opportunities available

A Message from the President – August 10, 2021

The countdown to the fall semester is underway, with only eight days remaining until the first day of classes. I am excited for the semester’s start, and as our campus community prepares for a return to in-person instruction, events and activities, I want to emphasize again how important it is for you to be vaccinated