Dear UAH Community,
It is with great pride and anticipation that I welcome all of you to the Fall 2025 semester at UAH.
It is an exciting time to be a Charger. As we begin a new academic year, the energy of growth and transformation is unmistakable. We’re seeing significant progress — across our programs, partnerships, infrastructure, and most importantly, in the opportunities we’re creating for our students.
This fall, we’re excited to welcome 21 new faculty members to campus. They bring a wide range of backgrounds, ideas and experiences that will not only enrich our classrooms, but also spark new conversations and connections across UAH and the broader global community. Whether through research, mentorship or creative teaching, our faculty is a key part of what makes UAH such a great place to learn and grow.
If you look to the UAH skyline, you can also see signs of growth. We recently celebrated the topping out of the Raymond B. Jones Engineering Building, the first new facility for UAH Engineering in over 30 years. When it opens next summer, it will reinforce UAH’s position as a leader in engineering and applied science — and reflect our deep commitment to preparing students for the future.
Over the summer, we proudly rolled out our refreshed athletics branding. This new look reflects our bold spirit, competitive excellence and pride in who we are. You’ll see it across campus, in our community and on the field as we cheer on our teams this season.
We’re also reimagining how we build community. I hope you will join us for our upcoming Family and Friends Weekend in September. This retooled weekend will feature several days of exciting events — an opportunity for students, guests and alumni to connect in meaningful, memorable ways while experiencing the best of UAH and the Huntsville community.
Whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time, I encourage you to make the most of your time here. Get involved, ask questions, seek out challenges and support one another along the way. This is a community of thinkers, doers and changemakers — and you are a vital part of it.
And while academics are important, we also want you to enjoy college life. Take in an ACE movie, join friends for an event on the greenway, cheer on the Chargers at a ballgame or explore one of our 190+ student clubs and organizations. This is your time — make the most of it.
Here’s to an exciting, successful and memorable year!
Charles L. Karr
President