University of Alabama

The University of Alabama System is Alabama’s largest higher‑education enterprise, comprising three research universities—The University of Alabama, UAB, and Huntsville—and the UAB Health System. The system prioritizes excellence in teaching, cutting‑edge research, and community service, positioning it as a key driver of economic, intellectual, and cultural development in the state. Its annual economic impact exceeds $15 billion, and it remains the largest employer in Alabama, underscoring its regional influence. Governed by a Board of Trustees since its founding in 1969, the UA System exemplifies responsive, progressive leadership that sustains superior educational and health‑care institutions.