Madison Wallner is a graduate research assistant of Atmospheric and Earth Science (AES) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville

UAH graduate student turns childhood fascination with storms into award-winning research career

Apr 27, 2026

For Madison Wallner, a graduate research assistant of Atmospheric and Earth Science (AES) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, a childhood moment of awe has grown into a professional pursuit....

Leah Johnson, the first student to earn a doctorate in chemistry at The University of Alabama in Huntsville, stands outside the UAH Materials Science Building on April 7, 2026, with her chemist LEGO model of the molecule she studied for her dissertation.

Leah Johnson will receive UAH’s 1st doctorate in chemistry at commencement ceremonies May 4

Apr 27, 2026

When Leah Johnson is awarded her Ph.D. in chemistry from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) on May 4, the event will mark a milestone for the student and the university. ...

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. ...

Dark storm clouds gather over a desert landscape dotted with small cacti and sparse vegetation.

U.S. climate sees declines in both hot and cold extreme temperatures since 1899

Apr 20, 2026

A comprehensive new study extending the U.S. Historical Climatology Network (USHCN) record back to 1899 finds that both hot and cold temperature extremes across the contiguous United States have declined over the past 127 years. ...

Clear rain gauge mounted on a wooden post with trees and residential houses in the background under a blue sky.

UAH supporting Rain Gauge Rally across Alabama to grow Alabama Office of the State Climatologist rain observer network

Apr 09, 2026

The Alabama Office of the State Climatologist (AOSC), housed at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is inviting Alabamians to participate in the annual “Rain Gauge Rally” by joining CoCoRaH...

LoriElle Hutchinson, a senior majoring in Computer Science at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), creates the letters U A H using her hands.

Shaping the Future: LoriElle Hutchinson's Path in Computer Science & Leadership

Apr 08, 2026

  LoriElle Hutchinson’s journey to her future career has been shaped by curiosity, exploration, and a willingness to embrace new opportunities. Now a senior at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), she has developed a strong academic...

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 ...

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UAH Earth System Science Center scientist selected as U.S. Drought Monitor author

Mar 31, 2026

A University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) scientist is stepping onto the national stage to help shape how the country understands and responds to drought. ...

UAH Atmospheric and Earth Science (AES) students Zebulon Leffler and Ethan Prunty.

UAH Atmospheric and Earth Science graduate students earn top honors at 106th AMS annual meeting

Mar 26, 2026

Two Atmospheric and Earth Science (AES) graduate students from the at The University of Alabama in Huntsville were recognized with top awards at the 106th Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society (AMS). ...

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TEST Initiative Advances Undergraduate Learning in UAH’s College of Science

Mar 18, 2026

In fall 2025, the College of Science at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening teaching and enhancing undergraduate student learning. ...