UA president to recommend new School of Data Science focused on artificial intelligence
UA president to recommend new School of Data Science focused on artificial intelligence
Publish Date: 2026-04-29 07:48:00
Source Domain: www.wbrc.com
- University of Alabama President Dr. Peter Mohler announced plans to establish a new School of Data Science focused on artificial intelligence (AI).
- The intent is to expand AI education beyond engineering, making it accessible to students in various fields such as nursing and business.
- The High Performance Center and Data Center, currently under construction, will serve as the academic home for the proposed School.
- The School of Data Science aims to collaborate with all 13 colleges and schools at the University of Alabama, impacting thousands of students.
- Dr. Mohler emphasized the growing demand for AI competency in the workforce, projecting the need for hundreds of thousands of AI-competent graduates.
- The proposal is pending approval from the UA system Board of Trustees, with more details expected during their June meeting.
