UA student-athletes earn medals at Para Track and Field National Championships
The national championship event was held July 23-26 at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island in New York City.
Welcome back: August events you don’t want to miss
Make the most of August 2026 with student events, campus traditions and local fun happening all month long.
5 things to know about Weeks of Welcome
Use Weeks of Welcome to find your niche on campus, and you’ll stay connected throughout the year.
Snapshot from summer 2026 commencement
See some of the best shots from the summer 2026 commencement ceremony.
Start smart and stay safe in fall 2026
Review the safety tips and campus resources that can help students, faculty and staff start the semester with confidence.
Summer 2026 degree candidates announced
About 1,300 students are expected to complete their degrees this summer. The summer commencement ceremony takes place Saturday, Aug. 1.
UA joins inaugural U.S. Entente Cordiale Challenge
UA is among six American institutions chosen to participate in Entente Cordiale Day, a prestigious international academic competition.
Windgate Foundation quadruples support for UA’s book arts program
The $4 million gift will expand student support and strengthen the program’s future growth.
UA swimmer earns $10k in SEC Startup Competition
Blackhurst beat out student-athletes from the University of Arkansas, LSU and the University of South Carolina to take first place.
Traversing history: UA students take on Peru’s Inca Trail
Students hiked with pack mules through the Andes Mountains to sites such as Choquequirao, Machu Picchu and areas rarely seen by visitors, exploring the history of the Inca empire.
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.
Inside this health care lab the patients aren’t real, but the lessons are
Before stepping into a hospital room, UA nursing students build clinical skills, confidence and compassion through realistic simulations.