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A Stronger, Healthier and More Competitive »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ

PUBLISHED: April 14, 2026

As »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s largest enterprise of higher education and healthcare, the University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ System – The University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ, The University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ at Birmingham, The University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ in Huntsville, and the UAB Health System â€“ generates $18.6 billion in annual economic impact and provides 67,000 career opportunities across »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ, playing an integral role in »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s evolving workforce demands.…

University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ System Board of Trustees Holds 2026 UAB Institutional Meeting

PUBLISHED: February 17, 2026

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ System Board of Trustees Meeting marked one year since the Board appointed Sid J. Trant as Chancellor of the University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ System. In reflecting on the milestone, Chancellor Trant expressed deep appreciation for the support he has received over the past year of service. “It has been…

Dr. Ho‑Wook Jun Receives UA System’s McMahon-Pleiad Prize

PUBLISHED: February 10, 2026

Ho‑Wook Jun, Ph.D., professor and graduate program director of biomedical engineering at the University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ at Birmingham (UAB), has been awarded the University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ System’s McMahon‑Pleiad Prize. The McMahon-Pleiad Prize recognizes a faculty or staff member at a UA System institution – The University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ, UAB, the University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ in Huntsville,…

University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ System Announces 2026 Class of Capitol Scholars

PUBLISHED: December 10, 2025

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. â€“ The University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ System proudly introduces the 18 students selected for the 2026 class of Capitol Scholars. The program provides exceptional UA System students pursuing government-related careers with immersive summer internships and experiential learning opportunities in Washington, D.C. “The Capitol Scholars Program offers students across the UA System an unmatched opportunity to…

University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ System Board of Trustees Holds 2025 UA Institutional Meeting

PUBLISHED: November 21, 2025

Tuscaloosa, Ala. – Leadership and student impact were highlighted as key areas of focus at the University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ System Board of Trustees’ UA Institutional Meeting in Tuscaloosa.  In his report to the Board, UA System Chancellor Sid J. Trant reflected on mission-driven leadership and how our universities are preparing the next generation of effective…

UAH Presidential Search Advisory Committee Releases Presidential Profile

PUBLISHED: November 18, 2025

The UAH Presidential Search Advisory Committee has published the position profile for the next president of The University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ in Huntsville (UAH). The committee invited all members of the campus community as well as university supporters to share feedback and comments on characteristics, qualifications and credentials they believe are essential for the next president…

National Search Commences for Next President of the University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ in Huntsville

PUBLISHED: October 21, 2025

The University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ System has launched a national search for the next president of The University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ in Huntsville (UAH). A presidential search advisory committee has been appointed and will play an important role in the search process by soliciting input from stakeholders, developing the presidential profile and position criteria, and recruiting and…

President Charles L. Karr announces retirement from The University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ in Huntsville

PUBLISHED: October 13, 2025

The University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ System, today announced that President Charles L. Karr will retire in May 2026, concluding a transformative tenure defined by visionary leadership, deepened community engagement and the creation of a dynamic campus atmosphere. Karr first joined UAH as interim president in November…

John Daniel Named General Counsel and Senior Vice Chancellor of the University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ System

PUBLISHED: August 1, 2025

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – John Daniel has been named general counsel and senior vice chancellor of the University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ System, effective Aug. 1, 2025. Daniel brings to the position more than two decades of distinguished legal experience within the UA System, including 20 years in the UAB Office of Counsel, where he served as chief…

Statement from UA System Chancellor Sid J. Trant on Dr. Annette Nevin Shelby

PUBLISHED: July 24, 2025

“Dr. Annette Shelby was a champion for higher education whose distinguished career reflected her deep passion for learning, leadership and public service. She served for decades on the faculties of Georgetown University and The University of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ, where her dedication to academic excellence and developing principled leaders left a lasting impact. Her visionary leadership and firm…