The Rising Tide

Together, we become a force strong enough to transform the landscape of the world around us.

Watch the Tide Rise

$1,500,000,000Campaign Goal

$1,228,567,784Total Raised

CAMPAIGN ALLOCATIONS

$226M (18%) Scholarships
$272M (30%) Facilities
$37M (4%) Faculty Support
$426M (47%) Program Support

81%Progress

146,676Donors

Pillar One: Promise

Students are at the very heart of our commitment to excellence. New endowed scholarships and graduate fellowships heighten the promise of our next generation by alleviating financial obstacles and providing opportunities for leadership development and experiential learning.

The Rising Tide Capital Campaign will add 1,000 new endowed scholarships and fellowships for our most deserving students, creating the next generation of dynamic leaders and determined innovators.

Read Arianna's story.

Pillar Two: Prominence

Proud to be among the nation’s top research institutions, UA continues to launch bold ideas for transdisciplinary research that profoundly impacts our state, nation and world. Research and endowed faculty positions reinforce the University’s rise to prominence and drive learning both in and out of the classroom.

UA will take an aggressive stance in the race for top faculty by adding 75 new faculty endowments through The Rising Tide Capital Campaign.

Read Dr. Boylorn's story.

Pillar Three: Pride

The University of Alabama boasts one of the most recognizably beautiful campuses in the country, serving as a point of pride for our students and our state. The University’s labs, studios and classrooms offer more than a backdrop for learning; they are the canvas where knowledge and innovation thrive.

The Rising Tide Capital Campaign will impact more than 500,000 square feet of space across campus, perpetuating the wave of tradition and excellence in the UA experience.

Read Sterling's story.

Pillar Four: Passion

There is no greater opportunity to unleash the passion of our community and fans than our sports arenas. The Crimson Tide will remain at the forefront of collegiate athletics by reinvesting in our success and enhancing our facilities and privately-funded scholarships.

The Crimson Standard component of The Rising Tide Capital Campaign will raise $600 million for athletic facility enhancements and scholarships, bolstering our excellent student recruitment while heightening excitement for the Crimson Tide game day experience.

Read Montana's story.

Your Impact

Kersten Taylor, a junior from Wichita, Kansas, was confident she wanted to attend The University of Alabama after her sister’s exceptional undergraduate experience at the Capstone. The atmosphere and the support system within the School of Social Work made her area of study equally clear.

Scholarships, including funds from the Gundy and Hill Crest Scholarship, have allowed Kersten to establish herself as a leader within the School of Social Work as she works towards a career working with at-risk juvenile females.

Jasmine Johnson

Jasmine was determined to attend The University of Alabama but soon found herself facing the financial stressors of funding college.
Geoffrey Altinoff

As a McCollough Scholar, Geoffrey is training to be a well-rounded physician through his involvement in this unique, interdisciplinary program.
Lauren Chambliss

Involved in the Blackburn Institute, Lauren worked alongside a team that helped train and recruit new foster families in Alabama.

MESSAGE FROMTHE PRESIDENT

As we pursue the largest fundraising campaign in state history, The University of Alabama is poised to further impact our state, nation and world in awe-inspiring ways. It is my privilege to invite you to partner with us in crafting a new chapter of our legacy.

Our transformative Rising Tide Capital Campaign will serve as a catalyst for heightened enrollment and expanded opportunities with more students aspiring to benefit from the premier educational, leadership and research opportunities available as part of the Alabama experience.

UA will be known for its position at the forefront of innovation and for pioneering ways to creatively solve today’s most pressing challenges. Our renowned athletic programs and historic campus will continue to spark memories for generations. The swell of pride we feel for the University’s impact on us personally will be matched by the ripple effects we see UA achieving globally.

We are drawn together by purpose, and your active participation is essential to our success. Together, we will break barriers, raise new champions and create waves of transformational impact.

WE ARE THE RISING TIDE.

Thank you!

Stuart R. Bell
President