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Social Work Professor Honored with Peace Award
Dr. Leah P. Cheatham, associate professor in the School of Social Work, has been named the recipient of the Lahoma Adams Buford Endowed Peace Award for 2026. The Buford Peace Award is a prestigious universitywide honor presented annually by the School of Social Work during its award ceremony at the end of each academic year.
UA Junior Selected for Udall Scholarship
Lilly Roehrig was among 65 college students nationally to earn a Udall Undergraduate Scholarship.
UA Alumni Named Knight-Hennessy Scholars
UA is among only three public universities to have more than one scholar selected.
Mentorship Reaches Beyond the Classroom for Media Professor
Clark is an associate professor who is helping shape how her students are preparing for multimedia journalism careers.
UA Preview — May 11-17, 2026
Students and alumnus earn NSF research awards, Saturday in the Park returns and much more.
UA Photography Professor Awarded Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship
The Guggenheim Fellowship is one of the most respected recognitions an artist can receive.
McDonald Named UA Vice President for Community Impact
The vice president serves as the University’s executive leader responsible for forging meaningful partnerships with local communities, statewide leaders and national organizations.
Be Ready: Severe Weather Forecast for Wednesday, May 6
Know what to do, where to seek shelter, and where to get weather information and alerts.
Printing Possibilities: Inside The Cube 3D Printing Lab
At The Cube, University of Alabama students turn ideas into real, working prototypes through hands-on engineering and entrepreneurship.
Let’s Keep the Tide Rolling
National Bike Safety Month is a reminder that safety depends on awareness, respect and cooperation from everyone sharing the road.
Moments of Pride: Spring 2026 Commencement
Take a look at these snapshots from the spring 2026 commencement ceremonies.
UA Preview — May 4-10, 2026
UA pursues state’s first School of Data Science, summer road closures and much more.