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Stuart Bell posing in a conference room

Strategic Growth, Academic Excellence Staples of Bell’s UA Presidency

Bell’s leadership leaves an enduring impression on a campus that has achieved remarkable progress, setting historic milestones and establishing transformative partnerships.

This years group of the Tuscaloosa Rural Pre Medical Interns

UA CCHS Welcomes Fourth Class of Rural Pre-Medical Students

The Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internship is a summer program for college students in pre-medical studies who are interested in rural primary care.

UA to Hold Summer 2025 Commencement Aug. 2

UA to Hold Summer 2025 Commencement Aug. 2

Over 1,200 students are expected to graduate at UA’s summer commencement.

UA Early College Students Named to Spring 2025 Director’s List

UA Early College Students Named to Spring 2025 Director’s List

The director’s list recognizes students enrolled in classes through the UA Early College program.

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Dean’s List Students Named for UA Spring 2025 

A total of 14,289 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). These driven students are making waves across UA’s more than 70 undergraduate programs and

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UA Capital Campaign Exceeds $1.8 Billion Goal 15 Months Ahead of Schedule

Over the past decade, Rising Tide 2.0 has advanced UA’s mission to expand opportunities for student success.

The group of Alabama students with several wheelchair basketball players

Students Explore Global Sport Industry in Spain

Students learned about different sport initiatives in Spain, including the push for adapted athletics.

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5 Things to Know About Adapted Athletics

That’s right: 23 national championship wins. Learn more about UA’s adapted athletics program.

Dr. Bell on the porch of the president's mansion

Portraits from a Presidency: Dr. Bell’s Legacy in Photos

During Bell’s 10-year tenure as president, the University has reached historic milestones and grown to new heights.

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UA Preview — June 9-15, 2025

Gift names College of Arts and Sciences, 14 students offered Fulbright awards and much more.

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UA Students Offered U.S. Fulbright Program Awards for 2025-2026

15 UA students were selected for Fulbright awards for the 2025-2026 academic year.

J Frank Barefield stands in front of Clark Hall

Barefield Gift to Name UA’s College of Arts and Sciences

Alumnus J. Frank Barefield Jr. has made a $35 million gift commitment to The University of Alabama to name the College of Arts and Sciences.