Driven
By Discovery

As one of the Carnegie Foundation’s top doctoral research universities in the country, UA was the best choice for Homewood’s Price Ledbetter. Through the Emerging Scholars program, he pursued innovative, real-world research opportunities as an undergraduate. With a passion for service and the right support, he’s on a path to change the world. 

Price Ledbetter

Price Ledbetter

ROLLING INTO RESEARCH

UA’s faculty, including 40 current NSF CAREER award recipients, encourage students like Price to pursue research across many robust labs on campus. Through the Emerging Scholars program, he began focusing on psychology and neuroscience with expert mentorship. 

“You can definitely feel the care the University has for research.” 

WHERE PASSION IGNITES PURPOSE

LEVERAGING LABS

At Alabama, Price found a place where he could learn about, and have real impact in, life-changing research. In the TRIP lab, he’s studying the psychological dimensions of driving-related injuries in teens and young adults and helping prevent them. 

“A lot of the TRIP Lab’s projects have very direct application to the real world.” 

OPEN ROAD AHEAD

Price believes UA has prepared him for a fulfilling career. He came in to pursue psychology, but his professors opened his eyes to a world of opportunities. Through teaching, counseling and research, he hopes to make others’ lives better. 

“I see The University of Alabama as the key to success.” 

Legends In the Making

Discover how students are embracing UA’s expansive resources to build a foundation for success. Their stories bridge our accomplished history with the promise of the future. From here, anything is possible. 

What Happens Next Is Up To You

Price Ledbetter