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National Mascot Day: Cheering on Big Al

  The mascot cheers on everyone, but who cheers on the mascot?  June 17 is National Mascot Day, and this video for the best mascot ever will get you hyped (as if we need a special day to celebrate Big Al). Want more? Dig into our news archives for Six Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About

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UA Campus Is Perfect Subject for Nature Photography Day

If you want a place for great nature photos, look no further than our campus.

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Need to Pick Up Your Package at Midnight? No Problem.

A new mail system being implemented on campus this fall will bring increased efficiency and an enhanced user experience, including a 24/7 package retrieval system.

PSA Elects New Officers, Ends Year on a High Note

The University of Alabama Professional Staff Assembly recently completed a successful academic year, which culminated with the election of officers and presentation of the organization’s Outstanding Professional Award.

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Crimson Racing Brings Home Best Finish to Date

Success for UA’s Forumula SAE team did not come easy. The 18-member student team had to overcome a few small mechanical and electrical issues that needed to be addressed before competition.

First Animal Not What Scientists Have Long Thought

First Animal Not What Scientists Have Long Thought

The last common ancestor of all animal life was more like modern stem cells and not a clump of similar cells, as has long been thought.

Honoring Our Fathers: University Founding Father Henry Tutwiler

Honoring Our Fathers: University Founding Father Henry Tutwiler

UA founding father Henry Tutwiler won the hearts of generations of students with his combination of intellect, grace and empathy.

Engineering Seniors Win Second Consecutive IEEE Robotic Competition

Engineering Seniors Win Second Consecutive IEEE Robotic Competition

For the second consecutive year, a senior robotics team from The University of Alabama took home a win at an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers regional conference.

UA Board Dedicates John H. England Hall

At its June meeting, The University of Alabama Board of Trustees dedicated John H. England Jr. Hall in honor of a longtime trustee and UA alumnus.

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Female CFOs May Be Better Than Males at Preventing Financial Fraud

Companies with female chief financial officers are less likely to misreport key data in financial statements, according to research from The University of Alabama.