University of Alabama System Expands Nursing Education as State Faces Looming Nurse Shortage
TUSCALOOSA, AL – As Alabama confronts a projected shortage of 14,000 nurses by next year, the University of Alabama System is taking action to expand nursing education, prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals, and bolster one of the state’s most comprehensive nursing workforce pipelines. According to the Alabama Board of Nursing, approximately 39,000 nurses […]
UA System Marks a Transformative Year Across Campuses and Health System
The University of Alabama System strengthens communities statewide through education, healthcare, research and workforce development. At the June meeting of the UA System Board of Trustees, Chancellor Sid J. Trant reflected on numerous institutional initiatives across the System that the Board has advanced to drive meaningful outcomes for Alabama over the past year. Collectively, The […]
Trustee Scott M. Phelps Named to Alabama Business Hall of Fame Class of 2026
University of Alabama System Board of Trustees President Pro Tempore Scott M. Phelps has been selected as a member of the Alabama Business Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The honor recognizes individuals who have brought lasting fame to the state of Alabama through their business contributions. Trustee Phelps serves as vice president and secretary […]
Founding University of Georgia College of Engineering Dean Tapped as 11th President of The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, Ala. – The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Donald J. Leo, PhD, as the 11th president of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). He will assume the role on June 1. An accomplished administrator with more than 30 years of experience in higher education, Leo’s leadership journey is largely […]
University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Holds 2026 UAH Institutional Meeting
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees meeting served as a time of celebration and reflection on the leadership and enduring impact of Dr. Charles L. Karr, the 10th president of The University of Alabama in Huntsville. In fall 2021, the UA System Board of Trustees recruited Karr out of brief […]
A Stronger, Healthier and More Competitive Alabama
As Alabama’s largest enterprise of higher education and healthcare, the University of Alabama System – The University of Alabama, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, and the UAB Health System – generates $18.6 billion in annual economic impact and provides 67,000 career opportunities across Alabama, playing an integral role in Alabama’s evolving workforce demands. […]
University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Holds 2026 UAB Institutional Meeting
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Meeting marked one year since the Board appointed Sid J. Trant as Chancellor of the University of Alabama System. In reflecting on the milestone, Chancellor Trant expressed deep appreciation for the support he has received over the past year of service. “It has been […]
University of Alabama System Announces 2026 Class of Capitol Scholars
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama System proudly introduces the 18 students selected for the 2026 class of Capitol Scholars. The program provides exceptional UA System students pursuing government-related careers with immersive summer internships and experiential learning opportunities in Washington, D.C. “The Capitol Scholars Program offers students across the UA System an unmatched opportunity to […]
University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Holds 2025 UA Institutional Meeting
Tuscaloosa, Ala. – Leadership and student impact were highlighted as key areas of focus at the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees’ UA Institutional Meeting in Tuscaloosa. In his report to the Board, UA System Chancellor Sid J. Trant reflected on mission-driven leadership and how our universities are preparing the next generation of effective […]
John Daniel Named General Counsel and Senior Vice Chancellor of the University of Alabama System
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – John Daniel has been named general counsel and senior vice chancellor of the University of Alabama System, effective Aug. 1, 2025. Daniel brings to the position more than two decades of distinguished legal experience within the UA System, including 20 years in the UAB Office of Counsel, where he served as chief […]