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UA president, campus leaders develop future-ready flagship vision

UA President Peter J. Mohler shared the latest future-ready flagship progress in an address to faculty and staff at the fall campus assembly on Sept. 22. Continue reading UA president, campus leaders develop future-ready flagship vision

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Announcements

UA enrollment reflects strategic growth, continued investment in preparing leaders

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Museums & Libraries

Moundville Native American Festival celebrates ‘Year of the Crawfish’

campus News

Free App Week returns Oct. 5-9

The University was named #1 Best Value University for In-State Students in Alabama 2027 by U.S. News & World Report.

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Students

UA student researches space weather prediction in international program

Awards & Honors

UA Early College students named to summer 2026 director’s list

Awards & Honors

Dean’s list students named for UA summer 2026 term

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Campus Impact

Tide Together t-shirt turns Alabama pride into support for students

STUDENTS

The full group of the 2026 College of Community Health Sciences' Rural Programs scholars

New CCHS scholars advance mission to improve rural healthcare

CCHS welcomed its 31st class of Rural Medical Scholars and fourth class of Rural Dental Scholars this fall.

FACULTY & STAFF

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Out of Office: Campus Mail delivers peace of mind

Each summer, Campus Mail receives, processes and stores approximately 35,000 packages shipped to students in advance of move-in.

HONORS & AWARDS

Dr. Zhongyang Wang working with a student in Dr. Wang's chemical engineering lab at the University of Alabama

Integrating research and education: Four UA faculty win prestigious NSF award

Four UA engineering faculty received the NSF CAREER Award recognizing leadership in integrating research and education.

Tips & Resources

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Take 5 for well-being: Going sober

From better sleep and stronger relationships to saving money, discover five benefits of choosing a sober lifestyle in college.

5 things to know about cybersecurity

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here are five things to know.

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Get ready to vote: 2026 mid-term election voting info for students

Exercise your right to vote in the 2026 mid-term election Nov. 3. Are you registered and ready?

The Alabama Impact

From education to healthcare to water and the environment, the University is making a positive impact in the state of Alabama.

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Beat Auburn Beat Hunger representatives and Big Al pose in the Alabama Governor's Mansion

UA students lead fight against hunger across West Alabama

Brian Davis with Governor Kay Ivey at the Trade Excellence awards in April 2026

From Alabama to the world: UA helps businesses grow through exporting

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UMC expands services over summer

University Medical Center recently expanded services to improve the quality of healthcare provided for the UA and West Alabama communities.

UA in the News

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Media Relations

UA’s electric bus fleet connects research to transit operations

A researcher in Dr. Ravi Kumar's lab at the University of Alabama uses a dropper to do something sciencey.

Research

UA study explores combination approach for lupus treatment

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Research

AI meets particle physics in UA-led Department of Energy project

Giving scientists more time for science: A research team from The University of Alabama will leverage machine learning in the field of high-energy physics. Continue reading AI meets particle physics in UA-led Department of Energy project

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