The University of Alabama announced Thursday that it would launch the Office of Internships in fall 2026, creating a dedicated hub for prospective interns and employers to connect on campus. The University said that the new office, part of the UA Career Center, would work to grow internship participation across campus, enhancing “experiential learning opportunities.”
Alex House, a spokesperson for the University, said that the office would have a physical location in the Student Center.
“The establishment of the Office of Internships demonstrates our commitment to ensuring students have access to transformative learning experiences that support both their academic and professional development,” said Stephen Hood, vice president of Student Life, in a statement to the UA News Center.
The Career Center currently offers preexisting support for students pursuing internships, including an unpaid internship stipend and internship search resources through career fairs and the Handshake online networking platform.
The University said that the new Office of Internships would “expand access to internships” for students while “strengthening partnerships with employers.” The office will also seek to collaborate with other faculty and staff on campus to support internships while enhancing existing infrastructure to track student participation and outcomes.
The University is currently searching for a director for the Office of Internships and will hire more staff in support roles for the upcoming academic year.
“The office will serve as a central hub to help expand access to internship opportunities for all students,” House said. “The coordinated effort will maximize engagement with employers to better understand internship needs for students across campus.”
