Student Stories - Online and Distance Degrees

Noel Taylor

Pursuing Excellence

He embraced the academic rigor of his courses along with the camaraderie and companionship.

McKinsey Poole Threlkeld

Defining Her Passion

McKinsey thought she was supposed to be a middle school classroom teacher, but the COVID-19 pandemic gave her the space to take a step back.

Matthew and Madison Barrett

Meet the Barretts

Matthew and Madison Barrett share their experiences as they balanced work, life and the pursuit of their graduate degrees with UA Online.

Todd Palmer

Personal Growth

His deep appreciation for the University’s rich traditions was initially inspired by his father’s connection to the school as an alumnus.

Vishell Duff

Student Spotlight

Vishell Duff is a dedicated and ambitious student who just earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Ayana Hendricks-Boyland

Her Pursuit of an MSW

As a new mother with a full-time job and also serving in the Air Force reserves during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ayana needed a flexible program when she started in 2021.

Dalton Becker

Steadfast Commitment

Enlisting in the military at just 18 years old, he has dedicated over a decade to protecting his country both at home and abroad.

Maj. Kimberly Smith

Legendary Service Award

U.S. Army Maj. Kimberly A. Smith is the recipient of the fourth annual University of Alabama Online Legendary Service Award.

Chelsea Fancher

Her Path to an EdD

With a commitment to advancing her career in higher education, Chelsea has embraced this opportunity to advance her education and grow professionally.

Hannah Homan

Earning an MA

the decision to pursue a master’s in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Learning and Assessment program was driven by her deep-rooted passion for psychology and education.

Casey Evans

Embracing a New Chapter

For Casey Evans, the pursuit of a master’s degree has always been on the horizon.

Hannah Hare

Advancing Leadership

As an academic advisor for the Styslinger College of Engineering at The University of Alabama, Hannah Hare has a deep passion for supporting students and helping them succeed.

Noel Taylor

Pursuing Excellence

McKinsey Poole Threlkeld

Defining Her Passion

Matthew and Madison Barrett

Meet the Barretts

Todd Palmer

Personal Growth

Vishell Duff

Student Spotlight

Ayana Hendricks-Boyland

Her Pursuit of an MSW

Dalton Becker

Steadfast Commitment

Maj. Kimberly Smith

Legendary Service Award

Chelsea Fancher

Her Path to an EdD

Hannah Homan

Earning an MA

Casey Evans

Embracing a New Chapter

Hannah Hare

Advancing Leadership

Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education

Distance Learning

Getting Started