Three first-generation students, center, smile for the camera at fall 2025 commencement ceremonies for The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) on Dec. 15, 2025, at the Von Braun Center (VBC) Propst Arena.

UAH to award an estimated 1,146 degrees during commencement ceremonies May 4 at VBC

Apr 22, 2026

The University of Alabama in Huntsville will award an estimated 1,146 degrees during spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on Monday, May 4, at the Von Braun Center (VBC) Propst Arena. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System. ...

Two people wearing helmets ride large-wheeled pedal vehicles over a gravel path in a park with trees and grass.

UAH teams win six awards, including 1st place overall in the RC division, at the 2026 NASA HERC competition

Apr 14, 2026

Teams from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, captured six major awards across both the Remote-Controlled (RC) and Human-Powered (HP) divisions at the 2026 NASA Human Exploration Rover Challen...

Recipients of the awards, which honor outstanding alumni, partners and supporters, are, front row left to right, Anvi Dalal, Caroline McAnally, Michelda Johnson, Kathy Chan, Prabodh Satyal, Lauren Bowers and Shannon Collins Shaver, and, back row left to right, Shane Davis, Amir Deylami, Brad Hill, Taylor Reed, Matthew Gardner, Gerald Smith and Jeff Samz

First UAH Sapphire Excellence Awards gala highlights outstanding alumni, partners, supporters

Apr 06, 2026

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) thrives thanks, in large part, to its vibrant network of off-campus connections: the alumni, partners and supporters who advance the university and its impact through their outstanding achievements and ...

Two people operating drones in an indoor aerial drone competition course with colorful rings and timing screens.

UAH to host Southeast Aerial Drone Competition Regional Championship April 17–18 for middle and high school students

Mar 17, 2026

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, will host the Southeast Aerial Drone Competition (ADC) Regional Championship April 17–18 at Spragins Hall on the UAH campus. ...

Hot-fire test at the historic Apollo Test Stand 4670 on Marshall Space Flight Center.

UAH Business of Space Conference highlights NASA - Blue Origin partnership; restored Apollo Test Stand celebrates 500th hot-fire test

Mar 06, 2026

In an era defined by ambitions to return to the Moon and push onward to Mars, a groundbreaking partnership between NASA and Blue Origin is demonstrating how collaboration between government and industry can strengthen America’s space capabilities...

UAH hosts inaugural Army Best Drone Warfighter competition

UAH hosts inaugural Army Best Drone Warfighter competition

Feb 27, 2026

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, hosted the inaugural Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition on Feb. 17–19 at its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and Counter-UAS Test Range, highlighting th...

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UAH hosts inaugural Engineering Expo connecting students with Alabama’s leading employers

Feb 25, 2026

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, hosted its inaugural Engineering Expo on Feb. 20 on the UAH campus, bringing together leading engineering employers, industry partners and UAH students for a...

Several UAH students in blue shirts stand near a robotics display at an event, engaging with exhibits and each other.

UAH to host fifth annual Engineering Showcase during Engineers Week

Feb 19, 2026

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is hosting its fifth annual Engineering Showcase as the signature event of Engineers Week 2026, Feb. 22 – 28. ...

Illustration of a spacecraft enabled by nuclear thermal propulsion.

UAH RSESC researcher receives NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal for advances in nuclear fuel

Feb 17, 2026

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, announced that Dr. Arne Croell, a researcher with the UAH Rotorcraft Systems Engineering & Simulation Center (RSESC), has been awarded NASA’s Exception...

Snapshots of GaTerrilyn Heard and Wesley Evans, from The University of Alabama in Huntsville campus after teaming up to win a music trivia contest: left, showing off their afro twin styles right, on their wedding day.

UAH Chargers build more than rockets; epic love stories launch from this campus, too

Feb 06, 2026

It can happen anywhere on campus – standing in line for food, sitting together in class, having fun with the Association for Campus Entertainment (ACE). ...