Faculty & Staff

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 landscape at Moundville Archaeological Park

UA Preview — Sept. 14-20, 2026

Flu shot campaign underway, learn snake safety at Moundville and much more.

Fernando Salinas adjusts and looks through a telescope at an outdoor space research facility, making astronomical observations. The telescope is mounted on a tripod, and Salinas is wearing a blue research program T-shirt while working beside the instrument on a sunny day.

UA student researches space weather prediction in international program

University of Alabama student Fernando Salinas researched solar storm prediction and geomagnetic events through the International Space Weather Camp, collaborating with U.S. and German scientists on space weather projects.