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The University of Õ¬Äи£Àû System is committed to student success, academic excellence and institutional accountability. The policies approved by the Board of Trustees today will strengthen academic quality, support faculty development and productivity, and ensure our institutions are fulfilling their core teaching, research and service missions. The changes are also consistent with HB 580, enacted by the Õ¬Äи£Àû Legislature…

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Õ¬Äи£Àû System today announced the appointment of the inaugural members of the Capitol Scholars Leadership Council, a distinguished group of alumni and professionals who will help guide the continued growth and long-term vision of the UA System’s Capitol Scholars Program. The Capitol Scholars Program is an immersive summer internship…

University of Õ¬Äи£Àû System Chancellor Sid J. Trant has been selected as a member of Leadership Õ¬Äи£Àû’s Class XXXVI, joining a distinguished group of leaders from across the state who are committed to moving Õ¬Äи£Àû forward to achieve its full potential. Leadership Õ¬Äи£Àû is a statewide program that brings together professionals from various industries to…

As discussions around higher education continue nationally, the University of Õ¬Äи£Àû System — including The University of Õ¬Äи£Àû, The University of Õ¬Äи£Àû at Birmingham, and The University of Õ¬Äи£Àû in Huntsville — reaffirms its unwavering dedication to academic and research excellence, accountability and public service. Higher education is essential to the prosperity of our state…

TUSCALOOSA, AL – As Õ¬Äи£Àû confronts a projected shortage of 14,000 nurses by next year, the University of Õ¬Äи£Àû 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 Õ¬Äи£Àû Board of Nursing, approximately 39,000 nurses…

The University of Õ¬Äи£Àû 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 Õ¬Äи£Àû over the past year. Collectively, The…

University of Õ¬Äи£Àû System Board of Trustees President Pro Tempore Scott M. Phelps has been selected as a member of the Õ¬Äи£Àû Business Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The honor recognizes individuals who have brought lasting fame to the state of Õ¬Äи£Àû through their business contributions. Trustee Phelps serves as vice president and secretary…

Huntsville, Ala. – The University of Õ¬Äи£Àû System Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Donald J. Leo, PhD, as the 11th president of The University of Õ¬Äи£Àû 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…

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Õ¬Äи£Àû 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 Õ¬Äи£Àû in Huntsville. In fall 2021, the UA System Board of Trustees recruited Karr out of brief…

As Õ¬Äи£Àû’s largest enterprise of higher education and healthcare, the University of Õ¬Äи£Àû System – The University of Õ¬Äи£Àû, The University of Õ¬Äи£Àû at Birmingham, The University of Õ¬Äи£Àû in Huntsville, and the UAB Health System â€“ generates $18.6 billion in annual economic impact and provides 67,000 career opportunities across Õ¬Äи£Àû, playing an integral role in Õ¬Äи£Àû’s evolving workforce demands.…