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This week at The University of Alabama: UA raised more funds than ever during the fifth annual Bama Blitz; UA students were honored by Children’s of Alabama for donating more than $2 million; and new research involving UA shows racial disparity is greatly reduced with equitable resources and established care paths for patients with sport-related concussions.

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Distinguished UA Finance Professor Honored with Burnum Award

Dr. Anup Agrawal is the recipient of the 2021 Burnum Distinguished Faculty Award.

Members of The University of Alabama Dance Marathon pose holding a large two million dollar check for Children's of Alabama

UA Dance Marathon Surpasses $2 Million Milestone for Hospital

The UA Dance Marathon was honored by Children’s of Alabama for donating more than $2 million to the hospital since the student-led organization was created in 2011.

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Equitable Care Path Reduces Disparity in Sport-Related Concussions

While previous work indicates Black patients of sports-related concussions suffer worse outcomes and receive lesser-quality care, a new study involving The University of Alabama shows that racial disparity is greatly reduced with equitable resources and established care paths.

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Fifth Annual Bama Blitz Raises $6.1 Million

University of Alabama alumni and supporters contributed more than $6.1 million during the 2022 Bama Blitz.

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World Champion Water Skier, Graduate Leads by Example

Sean Hunter has embodied the traits of a leader for many years on his way to becoming a world champion slalom water skier.

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Spring Assembly: Bell Credits UA Community with Success

President Stuart R. Bell’s Spring 2022 Campus Assembly address highlighted the wide range of accolades the Capstone’s students, faculty and staff have earned this year.   He spoke of recent achievements in both athletics and academics, spotlighting scholarship winners, NCAA team triumphs and adapted athletics championships, and faculty excellence.   “UA faculty are esteemed for their expertise

A Message from the President – April 21, 2022

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Yesterday, faculty and staff gathered for spring Campus Assembly to connect as a professional community while recognizing the commitment and efforts of all our people. Dr. Donald Keith and Dr. Stacy Jones were presented with prestigious UA awards for bettering the lives and experiences of countless students through their dedicated

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Jones Named Dean of UA Students

Dr. Stacy L. Jones has been named the new dean of students at The University of Alabama after serving as interim dean since August 2020.

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Wheelchair Tennis Team Wins 7th National Championship

The Crimson Tide defeated San Diego State at the USTA Collegiate National Championships April 16 in Orlando, Florida.