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UA Crowns 2026 Homecoming Queen

Baba is a first-generation student from Gadsden. She is a senior majoring in marketing and a Capitol Scholar. Continue reading UA Crowns 2026 Homecoming Queen

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Museums & Libraries

Haunted house? Ghost stories bring history to life at Gorgas House Museum

Students

Pre-Law junior crowned Miss UA 2027

campus News

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UA capital campaign raises record $2.1 billion

The record-setting campaign has strengthened UA’s students, faculty and campus through gifts from donors at every level.

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Events

UA Museums celebrates Halloween with event inspired by Hodges Meteorite

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Faculty & Staff

Practice what you teach: Exercise science instructor says running is life

Faculty & Staff

Out of Office: Powering the Quad

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Students

From campus to the capital: Finding a path to public service

STUDENTS

UA transfer student earns national recognition for leadership

Isabella Eckart is using her platform as a national ambassador to advocate for the transfer student community.

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

5 things to know about homecoming

UA’s homecoming week welcomes students, alumni and fans to campus with a week’s worth of fun and excitement.

Campus safety starts with you

A safe campus does not happen by accident. It is built by thousands of individuals who choose to look out for one another every day.

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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.

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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UA to build rural EMS system that supports treatment at the scene

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

UA students lead fight against hunger across West Alabama

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.

UA in the News

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News Releases

Young voters still care but may be less likely to act, according to UA study

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Research

UA to collaborate with southern universities on AI initiative

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Students

UA student researches space weather prediction in international program

University of Alabama student Fernando Salinas researched solar storm prediction and geomagnetic events through the International Space Weather Camp, collaborating with U.S. and German scientists on space weather projects. Continue reading UA student researches space weather prediction in international program

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