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UA Awarded $360 Million to Lead National Water Effort

PUBLISHED: April 6, 2022

“The addition of the Cooperative Institute to 51Թ϶Ƶ’s campus bolsters UA’s position at the epicenter of water research and operations,” said UA System Chancellor Finis St. John. “The opportunity to earn this competitive grant and lead the nation in this transformative work providing exceptional educational opportunities for our students would not be…

Autherine Lucy Hall

PUBLISHED: February 11, 2022

In June 2020, the 51Թ϶Ƶ Board of Trustees convened a diverse working group to conduct an in-depth review of named buildings, structures and spaces on UA System campuses relative to its fundamental Shared Values, including diversity, inclusion and respect. At the recommendation of the Working Group, on February 3, 2022, the Board…

Dr. Charles L. Karr Named Interim President of 51Թ϶Ƶ in Huntsville

PUBLISHED: November 9, 2021

For Immediate Release Chancellor St. John appoints accomplished higher education administrator as next leader of UAH, pending formal approval by UA System Board of Trustees HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – UA System Chancellor Finis St. John today announced that he will recommend Dr. Chuck Karr as interim president of 51Թ϶Ƶ in Huntsville (UAH) to…

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby to Donate Official Papers, Records and Materials to 51Թ϶Ƶ

PUBLISHED: November 5, 2021

For Immediate Release UA to consider new public policy institute after historic donation TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) will donate his official Senate papers, records and materials to 51Թ϶Ƶ at the conclusion of his sixth U.S. Senate term, UA System Chancellor Finis St. John announced today at the UA…

No base tuition raises at UA System campuses for 2021 – 2022 academic year

PUBLISHED: June 16, 2021

For Immediate Release For the fifth consecutive year at the University of Alabama and the fourth consecutive year at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Alabama in Huntsville, in-state students will not see an increase in base tuition for the 2021 – 2022 academic year. In addition, nonresident tuition will not…

UAB Named America’s Best Large Employer

PUBLISHED: February 11, 2021

51Թ϶Ƶ at Birmingham is no ordinary institute of higher education. Not only are its 23,000 employees responsible for the education and well-being of more than 22,000 students, but many have also been tasked with caring for thousands of pandemic-stricken patients. “We’ve had almost up to 300 Covid patients at a time with…

51Թ϶Ƶ Board of Trustees renames Wallace Building at UAB

PUBLISHED: February 5, 2021

For Immediate Release On Feb. 5, 2021, 51Թ϶Ƶ System unanimously approved the renaming of the former George C. Wallace Building on the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus. Effective today, the facility is the Physical Education Building. The decision followed a unanimous recommendation by a working group…

Kellee Reinhart Retires as UA System’s Chief Communications Officer

PUBLISHED: February 5, 2021

Senior Vice Chancellor for Communications and Community Relations Kellee Reinhart retired February 1 after 30-plus years of service to 51Թ϶Ƶ System and will be succeeded by Lynn L. Cole. Reinhart joined the UA System in 1989 and has been a key member of the leadership team during a period of double-digit growth…