Alabama Impact

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger representatives and Big Al pose in the Alabama Governor's Mansion

UA students lead fight against hunger across West Alabama

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger brings together students, employees and supporters in a shared effort to fight food insecurity across West Alabama.

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.

The full group of the 2026 College of Community Health Sciences' Rural Programs scholars

New CCHS scholars advance mission to improve rural healthcare

CCHS welcomed its 31st class of Rural Medical Scholars and fourth class of Rural Dental Scholars this fall.

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.

Brian Davis with Governor Kay Ivey at the Trade Excellence awards in April 2026

From Alabama to the world: UA helps businesses grow through exporting

The Alabama International Trade Center helps Alabama businesses with consulting, training and securing funding to begin exporting.

The front exterior of University Medical Center

UMC expands services over summer

University Medical Center recently expanded services to improve the quality of healthcare provided for the UA and West Alabama communities.

The group of Rural Health Scholars

UA gives high school students look at rural healthcare careers

High school students from rural Alabama explored healthcare careers that can make a meaningful difference in their communities.

The group of Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internship students

Summer program reaches 5-year milestone in preparing future physicians

The Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internship is preparing future rural physicians through clinical experiences, skills training and mentorship.

An aerial view of the exterior of the Robert Witt Activity Center

UA Set for Alabama Boys, Girls State

UA will host hundreds of the state’s top rising high school seniors for experiential learning of a model state government.

Mohler Outlines ‘Future-Ready Flagship’ Vision

Mohler Outlines ‘Future-Ready Flagship’ Vision

During spring campus assembly, UA president Dr. Peter J. Mohler outlined four commitments meant to guide the institution in the years ahead.