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Ricks Appointed Head of Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Dr. Kenneth G. Ricks has been appointed head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering. Ricks joined UA in 2002…


Author: Grace Schwartz    /    Published: June 3, 2026    /    Posted in:   Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty and Staff    /    Features:     

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Styslinger College of Engineering Names Third Class of Hewson Engineering Faculty Fellows

For more than 185 years, The University of Alabama Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering has served the state, nation and global community by advancing the boundaries of knowledge through innovative research and education of the next generation of leaders. As student enrollment, research activity and national recognition continue to rise, sustained investment in exceptional faculty remains a central College priority.


Author: Emily Fischer    /    Published: May 22, 2026    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering,    /    Features:   , , , , , ,   

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Freeborn Receives 2026 Excellence in Community-Engaged Scholarship Award

Dr. Todd Freeborn, associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is the recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Community-Engaged Scholarship Award presented by The University of Alabama’s…


Author: Emily Fischer    /    Published: May 7, 2026    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering   

Styslinger College of Engineering Inducts 2026 Distinguished Engineering Fellows    /  UA News

The University of Alabama Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering inducted six alumni as Distinguished Engineering Fellows at a banquet at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 25.


Author: Natalie Bonner    /    Published: April 30, 2026    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Home Page Main Story, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Partners, UA News,   

Styslinger College of Engineering Hosts Annual E-Day for Prospective Students

The Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering hosted more than 1,000 prospective high school students and guests for its annual E-Day event on March 6.


Author: Natalie Crouse    /    Published: April 29, 2026    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Events, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Outreach, Students   

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5 Styslinger College of Engineering Students Awarded Alabama Space Grant Consortium Scholarships and Fellowships

The Alabama Space Grant Consortium has awarded three undergraduate scholarships and two graduate fellowships to students in the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering.


Author: Natalie Crouse    /    Published: April 27, 2026    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Awards and Honors, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Students    /    Features:   ,   

Faculty Earn University’s Top Honor for Research Excellence    /  UA News

The University will recognize excellence in faculty research, creativity and scholarship at the annual Faculty Research Day on March 31.


Author: Jessica Nelson    /    Published: April 1, 2026    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, UA News    /    Features:   , , , ,   

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Styslinger Alumni Named to University of Alabama 18 Under 31 Class of 2026

The University of Alabama National Alumni Association recently honored its 2026 class of 18 Under 31 Young Alumni Award recipients. Of the 18 recipients, five are alumni of the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering. Learn more about these outstanding young alumni and the impact they have already made on their industries and communities.


Author: Natalie Bonner    /    Published: March 25, 2026    /    Posted in:   Alumni, Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,   

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Successful UA Exchange Program Gets a Reboot    /  UA News

TUSCALOOSA — Fifteen first-year students at The University of Alabama are the first cohort of the Alabama-Esslingen-Mercedes Exchange, a continuation of a long-running exchange program in automotive engineering.


Author: Jessica Nelson    /    Published: March 10, 2026    /    Posted in:   Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Partners    /    Features:     

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Meet the Styslinger College of Engineering’s Newest Student Organizations

From bioethics to drone racing, five new student organizations have joined the Styslinger College of Engineering this academic year, giving students new ways to explore emerging fields, gain hands-on experience and develop leadership skills. These clubs reflect a growing interest among students in interdisciplinary learning and community engagement.


Author: Natalie Crouse    /    Published: February 3, 2026    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Students   

In 1837, The University of Alabama became one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering classes. Today, UA’s College of Engineering has more than 5,800 students and more than 150 faculty. In recent years, students in the College have been named USA Today All-USA College Academic Team members, Goldwater, Hollings, Portz, Boren, Mitchell and Truman scholars.