The University of Alabama System exists to improve the lives of everyone we affect through the teaching, research and service delivered by our world-class institutions. Fundamental to our mission is our unyielding dedication to increasing access to higher education and preparing all our students for success. Recent changes to the legal landscape in higher education,…
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…
Trustee Jeff Gronberg was recently selected as a Distinguished Engineering Fellow by The University of Alabama College of Engineering. The honor recognizes individuals who have strengthened the reputation of the College of Engineering through their professional accomplishments, contributions to their local community and ongoing support of the College’s mission to be a global leader in…
The University of Alabama System welcomed 14 students to the inaugural class of Capitol Scholars, a new Washington, D.C.-based summer internship program. The students will participate in immersive internships during summer 2024 with Alabama congressional offices, congressional committees and advocacy groups. “Preparing students for successful and fulfilling futures is one of the UA System’s top…
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees bestowed the designation of Chancellor Emeritus to Finis E. St. John IV at its meeting on Friday, April 12, recognizing his extraordinary service to and indelible impact on the System. St. John has been as a pillar of the UA System’s leadership for over two decades, faithfully…
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…
As a fellow institution of higher education, the University of Alabama System is grateful for Birmingham-Southern College’s distinguished contributions over the past 168 years and is saddened by the college’s recently announced closure. The University of Alabama System is fully committed to supporting Birmingham-Southern students in this time of transition and ensuring they have the…
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…