The Large Magellanic Cloud has a mass of approximately 41 billion times that of the Sun.

UAH researchers find new method to “weigh” neighboring galaxies using pulsars as ultra-precise gravitational probes

May 21, 2026

Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, have identified a promising new method for measuring the mass of galaxies orbiting the Milky Way by using pulsars, some of the universe’s mo...

Group of people discussing scientific posters at a conference or academic event in an indoor venue.

UAH sustains top-tier research rankings for thirteenth year in a row

May 20, 2026

Five programs at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) rank among the top 25 federally-funded programs in the United States, according to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) Survey. ...

The University of Alabama in Huntsville campus student service building

UAH announces promotion, tenure awards for 2026-27 academic year, grants of emeritus status

May 19, 2026

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) announced awards of tenure and/or promotion for 20 faculty members and recognized nine others who were recently granted emeritus status at the University Awards for Excellence celebration on April 23 at...

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) presented desk plaques to inventors from two colleges and four departments at UAH in recognition of patents issued in the past year

UAH recognizes inventors who received 11 patents during 2025-26 year at April 23 ceremony

May 15, 2026

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) honored researchers from two colleges and four departments who have been awarded 11 patents during the past year. The annual patent award recognition was held on April 23 during the 2026 University Awar...

These awards included UAH Foundation Staff Awards; Research and Creative Activity Undergraduate Mentor Award; College Outstanding Faculty Awards; University Distinguished Teaching Award; University Distinguished Research, Creative Achievement and Scholarly Performance Award; University Researcher of the Year Award, and the new faculty and staff Made a Difference Award

UAH celebrates outstanding faculty, staff at 2026 University Awards for Excellence event on April 23

May 12, 2026

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) honored the achievements of 23 faculty and staff members on April 23 at the 2026 University Awards for Excellence ceremony in the Student Services Building ballroom. ...

Dr. John Christy, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science and director of the Earth System Science Center at The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Dr. John Christy to retire after nearly four decades at UAH, leaving lasting legacy of research, service and leadership

May 11, 2026

Dr. John Christy, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science and director of the Earth System Science Center (ESSC) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), is retiring after a career spanning nearly four decades at the university. ...

NASA satellites captured dramatic imagery of the 2018 Camp Fire in California, showing massive smoke plumes, burn scars and damage assessments from space.

UAH researcher helps uncover “burn scar heat islands,” advancing understanding of wildfire impacts on weather

Apr 29, 2026

New research headed by a University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) scientist working in collaboration with NASA reveals that wildfires can leave behind more than scorched Earth – they can create persistent “heat islands” that reshape local we...

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. ...