Welcome to the fall semester! There is nothing quite like the start of a new academic year at The University of Alabama. Across campus, new students are beginning their journey, returning students are reconnecting with friends and mentors, and faculty and staff are bringing renewed energy to everything we do. I am glad you are…
Dear Colleagues, Every August, we are given the privilege of beginning again. You can feel it already. A new academic year is right around the corner. Faculty are putting the finishing touches on their courses. Staff are preparing to welcome and support students throughout the semester. Residence halls are buzzing with move-in activity and the…
Across campus and throughout our state, members of the UA community are making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. I am continually inspired by the ways our faculty, staff, students and partners are helping students succeed, advancing discoveries that address real issues and preparing future leaders to make a positive impact. Together, these…
Leading the Way At a time when thoughtful, principled leadership has never been more important, I am proud of the strong leadership programs we are building and offering our students. The School of Leadership and Policy, welcoming its first class in fall 2027, reflects our commitment to preparing students not only for successful careers, but…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
