Students

students sitting at a table that says Register to Vote

UA Recognized for Increasing Student Voter Turnout

Thanks to the determination of students and faculty, student voter participation on campus increased significantly between the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections.

Evolutionary Genomics Scientist Wins Outstanding Professor Award

Evolutionary Genomics Scientist Wins Outstanding Professor Award

Dr. Laura Reed, an associate professor of biology who specializes in evolutionary genomics, was selected as the winner of the 2021 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award.

Dr. Dough Phillips standing near a body of water

Classes in the Great Outdoors: ‘Discovering Alabama’

Dr. Doug Phillips, Emmy Award-winning creator, producer and host of “Discovering Alabama,” was the first to teach outdoor classes at UA.

VA Clinic Opens Satellite Office for UA Community

VA Clinic Opens Satellite Office for UA Community

The University of Alabama opened a new VA satellite clinic in Capital Hall on the UA campus to support UA faculty, staff and students who are veterans.

Coast Guard Lieutenant Recipient of First Legendary Service Award

Coast Guard Lieutenant Recipient of First Legendary Service Award

The lieutenant is currently earning her master’s in communication studies from UA Online. 

a collage of pictures of student veterans, student military dependents and the American falg

‘Their Sacrifice Means So Much’: Students Reflect on Veterans Day 

As Veterans Day draws near, several UA student veterans and military dependents share what the day means to them, and the significance of it.

Message from the President and VP for Student Life

Our University of Alabama community is heartbroken by the loss of our student, Garrett Walker. Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with his family, friends and loved ones as we mourn his passing. 

Mural of Space is Our Place in Madison County, by artist Jahni Moore, 2018

Alabama’s Rich Culture, History Told on Mural Trail Throughout the State

The Alabama Mural Trail encourages tourists and locals alike to explore the state’s rich culture and history through public art.

Archie Wade and Stuart Bell standing in front of Wade Hall following the dedication ceremony

UA Dedicates Wade Hall in Honor of First Black Faculty Member

The University of Alabama officially dedicated Wade Hall in honor of Dr. Archie Wade, the first Black faculty member at the Capstone, during a ceremony Nov. 3.

Ifeanyi Okpala, an engineering doctoral candidate

UA’s Renowned Graduate School Sets Record Enrollment

This fall The University of Alabama celebrates its largest-ever Graduate School enrollment.