The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved a resolution honoring late Trustee Vanessa Leonard at its recent meeting on Friday, June 6. The resolution recognized Leonard’s extraordinary service to the Board of Trustees, the UA System and the State of Alabama, and a framed copy was presented to Leonard’s family members at the…
The University of Alabama held a ceremony on Saturday, April 13, to unveil a new plaque on the southern entrance of Bryant-Denny Stadium in recognition of late trustee James “Jim” Winfrey Wilson III. The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees passed a resolution in November 2023 commissioning a plaque in honor of Wilson’s extraordinary…
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees is deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Vanessa Leonard, who passed on March 11, 2024. The Board and each of the UA System institutions were extremely fortunate to benefit from Vanessa’s leadership, diligence and wise perspective since her appointment to the Board…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – University of Alabama System Chancellor Finis “Fess” St. John IV will transition from his current role to serve as the inaugural executive director of the Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership at The University of Alabama, beginning April 1, 2024. “It has been a tremendous honor to serve the University of Alabama…
The University of Alabama System congratulates Trustee Karen Brooks for her selection as an honoree in YHN Media Group LLC’s 6th Annual Women of Impact Awards. The award celebrates the professional and personal achievements of 20 influential Alabama women who have made a distinguished impact in business, government and nonprofit sectors. Trustee Brooks is well-deserving…
Dr. Gabe Xu, an associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering in the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been selected to receive the 2023 University of Alabama (UA) System McMahon-Pleiad Prize. The award recognizes contributions to teaching, research or service in alignment with the UA System’s mission, values…
The University of Alabama System has named new leadership in the Office of External Affairs. Charlie Taylor has been named Vice Chancellor for External Affairs and is responsible for all state and federal governmental affairs for UA System institutions – The University of Alabama (UA), The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), The University of…
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees unanimously elected J. Steven Roy to represent the Third Congressional District during its meeting on November 3, 2023. Roy’s election completes the 16-member Board, which is comprised of 15 representatives from each of Alabama’s Congressional Districts and the Governor, who is the President ex-officio. The trustees serve…
Capitol Scholars Program provides merit-based opportunities for UA System students to intern in the nation’s capital TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama System is launching a new Washington, D.C.-based student internship program, known as Capitol Scholars, designed to provide exceptional UA System students with merit-based opportunities to work in the nation’s capital. Capitol Scholars…
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees elected Scott Phelps of Tuscaloosa as its new President pro tempore during its annual meeting in Tuscaloosa on September 1. Phelps has represented Alabama’s 4th Congressional District on the Board of Trustees since 2015. Prior to his election as President pro tem, he served as Chair of…