Official account for The University of Alabama System. Improving lives through teaching, research and service.
Individually Distinct. Altogether Stronger.
Three campuses. A world-class health system. Endless opportunity. The UA System educates 70K+ students, supports 166K+ jobs, cares for millions statewide and drives the state’s economy.
More on how the UA System is moving Alabama forward: https://t.co/kyTwwJFnKZ
It’s almost time to celebrate our Spring 2026 graduates!🎓 💙 UAH will award an estimated 1,146 degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 4 at the Von Braun Center Propst Arena.
Learn more here👉 https://t.co/QMO7U02Pyd
At UAB, we’re preparing students for what’s next, and right now, “what’s next” is happening in Birmingham. @WSJ ranks the city among the top places in the US for college graduates to land jobs and grow.
We're proud to be part of that. https://t.co/2g5audodAY
To the class of 2026: Wherever you go, you carry forward a shared mission to improve lives through knowledge, care, and service.
And we can’t wait to see what you do next, Blazers.
@UASystem
📷 : Ian Logue
This weekend, the Capstone will award over 7,000 degrees at Commencement! And the Class of 2026 is showing OUT ↓
🌟 3.5 average GPA
☝️ 676 First-Generation students
🐘 67 AL counties represented
🌎 41 countries represented
#BamaGrad, find your name → https://t.co/mjJerAmmjA
The UA System Capitol Scholars are taking flight for a summer in Washington, D.C. Students arrive this week ready to learn, lead and make the most of their internship experiences.
Follow along for the moments ahead with our students from @UofAlabama, @UABNews and @UAHuntsville!
We are pleased to share the appointment of Donald J. Leo, PhD, as the next president of @UAHuntsville. Dr. Leo brings decades of academic leadership experience and a strong record of building research and engineering excellence.
"What stands out to me most about UAH is the people — the curiosity, focus, and determination that everyone brings to their work every day."
Hear from Dr. Donald J. Leo as he shares his first impressions and what he’s looking forward to as UAH’s 11th president.
A significant moment for @UAHuntsville as Donald J. Leo, PhD, has been named the university’s next president. He brings a thoughtful, results‑driven leadership style and a clear appreciation for the opportunity to build on UAH’s strong foundation and growing impact.
A new chapter begins: UAH has named its next president.
Dr. Donald J. Leo, an accomplished academic leader and founding dean of the University of Georgia College of Engineering, will serve as the university’s 11th president.
Learn more about Dr. Leo: https://t.co/5dv8PUcnEw
A legacy worth celebrating.
The UA System Board of Trustees meeting served as a time of reflection on the leadership and enduring impact of Dr. Charles L. Karr, the 10th president of @UAHuntsville.
More on campus wide success + moments of Karr's tenure: https://t.co/pPoFACM74E
The mobile clinic operates an RV-based traveling care model that goes into different counties to provide maternal and child health care to underserved communities. https://t.co/rPFkUYjqjn
The Beyond Bama program allows students to serve communities during spring break while building leadership + professional skills. Last month, a group of students worked with nonprofits to address environmental restoration of the Louisiana coast. More: https://t.co/DHtROMSWPu
The new accreditation will support the school’s collaboration with community partners to reach women and children in every corner of the state and its efforts to build a highly educated and well-resourced nursing workforce. https://t.co/yo0XCS9paE
Just announced: In the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, 17 UAB programs are ranked among the top 20 in their fields, including the nation’s No. 1 Healthcare Management program.
Connect with @UABGradSchool for more: https://t.co/rbAwybiJUj
Huge congratulations to our UAH HERC (Human Exploration Rover Challenge) teams for an incredible weekend of competition!👏🏆
Remote-controlled:
- 1st Place Overall
- Best Presentation
- Best Task Tool
Human-powered:
- 3rd Place Overall
- Most Improved
- Crash & Burn Award
A Stronger, Healthier and More Competitive Alabama
The UA System is proud to be the state’s largest producer of degrees, with 18K+ awarded each year in fields critical to Alabama’s industry demands.
More about how our institutions are preparing students: https://t.co/ZUpcbb6nen
Last Friday, we welcomed home the UAH Women’s Basketball team after a truly historic season!🏆🏀A program-first trip to the NCAA Division II national semifinals, 32 wins, a GSC Championship and NCAA South Region title…a legacy cemented.
Learn about the UA System Capitol Scholars Program at an open house on your campus! The program is open to UA System students at @UofAlabama, @UABNews and @UAHuntsville. Scholars will participate in summer internships and experiential learning opportunities in Washington, D.C.
More than 9,400 people are on the waiting list for a liver transplant in the United States. UAB’s new living-donor liver transplant program aims to help that number decrease. https://t.co/JzDbUWiwPZ
UA’s Alabama Mobility & Power Center will integrate Honeywell’s AI-powered Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform in its battery research lab, allowing the lab to train the next generation of engineers & battery professionals nationwide! 🔋 Read more: https://t.co/9kTIqa6vTQ