impact on our community

The University of Alabama’s mission of teaching, research and service impacts every citizen in Alabama. Our commitment to engaging our community and improving the lives of those we serve is at the core of everything we do. 

Impact

$2.9Beconomic impact statewide

39,623total students enrolled

13,613employment impact

ENGAGED SCHOLARSHIP

UA's Center for Community Based Partnerships creates connections between faculty, students and the local community to enrich the University's activities in teaching, research and service and to improve the quality of life for all members of our local and state community.

student community engagement

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

UA provides opportunities for young minds to develop both critical thinking and practical skills that prepare today’s students to become tomorrow’s contributing members of society.

the blackburn institute
crossroads civic engagement center

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Our faculty, staff and students are committed to making a positive impact on Alabama’s children and the future of our state.

UA Early College

Earn up to 30 hours of college credit during high school.

Alabama Scholastic Press

Empowering K-12 newspaper, yearbook, magazine and broadcast staffs across Alabama.

Vision Days

Early recruitment of high school students from rural and underrepresented areas in Alabama.

Parent Teacher Leadership Academy

Develops parents and teachers as leaders within their school communities.

LOCAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

We work together with our local community to address challenges and embrace new opportunities that benefit Tuscaloosa and West Alabama.