We are dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. We provide a robust campus environment where our students can reach their most significant potential while learning from the best and brightest faculty and making a positive difference in the community, the state and the world. The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in teaching, research and service. The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centred research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.