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The Fulbright Program has selected 13 University of Alabama students for various awards for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Why This Matters: Fulbright is the most prestigious United States international exchange program, offering opportunities for students, scholars and professionals. The Fulbright Award of the U.S. Department of State offers one-year grants for independent study and research, and for English teaching assistantships overseas.
With billions of cicadas emerging across the nation this summer, Dr. John Abbott, an entomologist and chief curator and director of the department of museum research and collections, provided some interesting facts and dispelled several myths.
Why This Matters: While their buzz may be annoying, cicadas are harmless creatures.
First Udall Scholar in 23 Years
Benjamin Trost, a junior from Tuscaloosa, was among 55 college students from around the nation to receive the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship which identifies future leaders in environmental, tribal public policy and health care fields.
Why This Matters: The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship honors the legacies of Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on Native American self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources. The scholarship is highly competitive, with students participating in their schools’ internal competitions before receiving consideration from the Udall Foundation.
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