Colleges & Schools

a group of nursing students wearing crimson scrubs smile while holding up numbers to denote the 2021 campaign fundraising total of $406,720

UA Exceeds United Way 2021 Campaign Goal

UA faculty and staff rose to the occasion once more to be champions for West Alabama communities.

Archie Wade and Stuart Bell standing in front of Wade Hall following the dedication ceremony

UA Dedicates Wade Hall in Honor of First Black Faculty Member

The University of Alabama officially dedicated Wade Hall in honor of Dr. Archie Wade, the first Black faculty member at the Capstone, during a ceremony Nov. 3.

Ifeanyi Okpala, an engineering doctoral candidate

UA’s Renowned Graduate School Sets Record Enrollment

This fall The University of Alabama celebrates its largest-ever Graduate School enrollment.

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Grants Boost UA Climate Science Research Efforts

Researchers from The University of Alabama are among those to receive funding from NOAA for climate science and community resilience projects.

A’Neshia Turner's I Exist award winning comic strip

UA Publications, Students Win Awards at College Media Convention

The Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Association honored several UA students and publications with awards during the Fall National College Media Convention.

The Inaugural “2021 Through the Doors” freshman class

Nominations Sought for First Black UA Alumni Award Ceremony

The first annual Vivian Malone Alumni Awards: Celebrating Alumni Excellence & Supporting Student Success will be presented in April 2022.

A woman holding a poster about CORE

UA Initiative to Improve Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Real Estate

A new initiative from the Alabama Center for Real Estate is making the real estate industry more accessible for underrepresented groups.

Nana Nkweti wearing white posing for photos

English Professor’s Book Taps into Heritage, Zombies, Mystery, More

Nana Nkweti’s debut anthology delves into her Cameroonian-American heritage, spirituality, horror, poetry, societal critique, mystery, science fiction and more.

Stewart McLaurin, Hilary West and Royce Dickerson standing behind a Wayside Exhibit panel

A Voice for the Voiceless

Royce Dickerson brought history to life as he voiced the audio narration of the Wayside Exhibit in Lafayette Square across from the White House over the summer.

The Moundville 5K logo that includes a person running and the date

Run ‘Round the Mounds at Moundville Archaeological Park Nov. 6

UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park will host the fourth annual Moundville 5K Footrace Nov. 6 as part of its celebration of Native American Heritage Month.