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

$995,045,342Total Raised

CAMPAIGN ALLOCATIONS

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

66%Progress

132,799Donors

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 Keyhan'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 Sullivan'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.

Two students standing on the quad, smiling.

Your Impact

At The University of Alabama, the name Randall is one that is synonymous with success and legacy. Renamed for Dr. Cathy Randall in 2017, the Catherine J. Randall Research Scholars Program (RRSP) — formerly the Computer-Based Honors Program — seeks to equip its students with the skills to forge the next generation of leaders.

Housed in the Honors College, the RRSP is a nationally recognized interdisciplinary, undergraduate research program that pairs exceptional, highly motivated students directly with leading research professors and cutting-edge information management technology to complete scholarly research projects in diverse fields of study.

Roderick Anderson

As a first-generation college student, Roderick was driven to make the most out of his opportunities and scholarship award.”
Cory D'az

Cory is determined to overcome the obstacles of his financial situation to empower and uplift students in similar situations.
Davis Spain

Davis has two goals during his tenure at The University of Alabama: to gain independence and to find a job.

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