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UA Establishes School of Leadership and Policy

UA Establishes School of Leadership and Policy

The School will provide practice-based, interdisciplinary education to prepare diverse students as leaders and public servants.

Dr. Igor Redin and Dr. James Harris

NSF Awards Honor UA Research Toward Future Technologies

The NSF CAREER Award recognizes scientists and engineers who show leadership at the intersection of education and research.

Three Witt Fellows pose in front of a Marion, Alabama sign

Witt Fellows Program Prepares Global Citizens

Open to incoming freshmen, the cohort of about 20-25 students is immersed in experiences that challenge how they see the world.

Yellow and red fall leaves in a puddle.

November Events to Remember  

November features festive fun and homecoming celebrations.

closeup of a a table full of notebooks where two young women are studying

Tips to Manage End-of-Semester and Holiday Stress

The end of the year can be stressful. Manage your time and your health with these key tips.

5 Things to Know About Selma Resilience Initiative

5 Things to Know About Selma Resilience Initiative

What happens in Selma affects the entire Black Belt region. That’s why UA’s Selma Resilience Initiative is so important.

Big Al during the homecoming parade

Events Shed ‘Light’ on UA Homecoming Week 2025

NASA astronaut and UA alum Bob Hines will serve as parade grand marshal.

Three students sitting in leaves under a tree on the Quad

Fall Forecast: Football, Foliage…and Funnel Clouds?

As fall settles over Alabama with its colorful leaves and crisp air, it also marks the arrival of the state’s secondary severe weather season.

Warriors Bend band members

‘Battle’ Breaks Fundraising Record

The event’s highest earnings were about $8,500 in 2023, mostly through ticket sales and sponsorships.

2024 Homecoming Queen Hannah Adams

2025 UA Homecoming Court Announced

The winner will be announced during the annual homecoming pep rally on the Quad Friday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m.

Fried chicken, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, cornbread

Ms. Diane’s Chicken Tastes Like Home Away from Home

Diane Bonner has been serving up her famous fried chicken at Fresh Food Co. for three years.

Styslinger family in front of H.M. Comer Hall

Styslinger Gift to Name UA’s College of Engineering

The $25 million gift will empower experiential learning opportunities for students and elevate impactful research.