Category Messages from the President


Summer Momentum

Summer at the Capstone has a rhythm all its own and remains a season of steady momentum, with visible signs of progress across campus.  ‌Students are taking classes, launching internships, conducting research and arriving for Bama Bound Orientation. Faculty remain hard at work in labs, studios and classrooms, while staff across campus prepare spaces and…


UA Year in Review

Dear UA Community,  ‌I invite you to take a moment to watch our Year in Review video — a look at the good work shaping The University of Alabama and the momentum we are building together as a future-ready flagship.  ‌‌It reflects how we are developing students, advancing discovery, serving others and stewarding this institution in ways…


Exams, Commencement and Progress

Students, as you move through final exams this week, I wish you well and encourage you to take care of yourselves along the way. This can be a demanding time, but it is also a reflection of the hard work you have put in all semester. Stay focused, support one another and finish strong. We…


Future Ready Flagship

Dear UA Community,  ‌Yesterday at Spring Campus Assembly, I shared a clear direction for The University of Alabama — one that defines how we move forward together as a future-ready flagship, positioned not only to respond to change but to lead in what comes next.  ‌You will see that vision reflected in how we approach our…


Be Part of What Comes Next

Leading the Way Faculty and staff, I want to personally invite you to join me for our Spring Campus Assembly on April 22. This is an opportunity to come together as one University to reflect on the progress we are making and to share a clearer view of what lies ahead.  ‌I will share my vision and commitments…


With Care for Our Community

We continue to grieve the tragic loss of our student Jimmy Gracey, whose passing is deeply felt across campus. Our prayers are with the Gracey family and friends during this difficult time. We remain in close contact with Jimmy’s family and will continue to support them, along with those of you affected by his loss. …


Recognizing the People Who Define Alabama

Leading the Way At The University of Alabama, our work is measured not only by what happens on campus, but by how it strengthens communities across our state and nation. Our new Wiregrass Hub for water research is one example. It will bring UA’s expertise directly into southeastern Alabama, helping communities better prepare for challenges…


Preparing Students and Serving Our State

For Our Students Alabama is facing a significant nursing shortage, one that already affects hospitals, families and communities across our state and will only grow in the years ahead. As Alabama’s flagship university, our responsibility is to lead with purpose and long-term impact. That is why we are planning to expand the Capstone College of…


Preparing Students to Lead and Serve

For the ninth time in the past 11 years, The University of Alabama has been named a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright Students. This recognition speaks to the curiosity, ambition and global perspective our students bring to their work, as well as to a community culture that encourages them to look outward and lead with…


Spring 2026 at the Capstone

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,  ‌Welcome back! As we begin the Spring 2026 Semester, The University of Alabama continues to move forward with purpose. New ideas are taking shape, important work is underway and our shared commitment to teaching, research and service remains at the center of all we do.  ‌Our focus is clear: supporting…