The University of Alabama (or simply UA) is a public four-year university in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Founded in 1831, UA is the flagship campus of the University of Alabama System. In Alabama, it is known as the "Capstone."
In fall 2003, UA had an enrollment of more than 20,000 students. Its president is Dr. Robert Witt. The university has garnered regional renown for its programs in business, communications and law, and its engineering and natural sciences programs are also on the rise, thanks to recent cash infusions from donors. |