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…
The University of Alabama in Huntsville recently served as host for the Alabama Commission on Higher Education’s Artificial Intelligence in Alabama Higher Education Conference. On March 1, more than 200 faculty, staff and researchers from colleges across Alabama gathered alongside business professionals on UAH’s campus to discuss the evolving AI landscape in higher education and…
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…
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…
