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UA Launches New Interdisciplinary Brain Health Evaluation Program
The University of Alabama has launched a new interdisciplinary brain health evaluation program housed in the Institute for Social Science Research in the J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences.
Why This Matters: Comprehensive Post-Acute Specialty Services, or COMPASS, supports individuals across Alabama who continue to experience behavioral, cognitive, neurological or functional challenges after a concussion or traumatic brain injury.
For more information, contact Alex House at alex.house@ua.edu.
UA Miracle Sets Fundraising Record
UA Miracle, the University’s largest student‑led organization, set a fundraising record by collecting $394,178 over the past year to support pediatric care at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham.
Why This Matters: The record-setting amount was revealed following the group’s annual BAMAthon event Feb. 28 at the UA Student Center. The 11-hour dance marathon celebrates the patients and families served by Children’s of Alabama while raising funds for pediatric health care, research and family support services.
For more information, contact Bryant Welbourne at bryant.welbourne@ua.edu.
UA’s AMP and Power Center Integrates Honeywell Technology
The Alabama Mobility and Power Center will integrate Honeywell’s AI-powered Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform in its battery research lab.
Why This Matters: The battery manufacturing automation platform optimizes operations by improving cell yields and expediting facility startups for battery manufacturers at any scale. This collaboration will allow the lab to train the next generation of engineers and battery professionals nationwide.
For more information, contact Alex House at alex.house@ua.edu.
Fifteen first-year students are the first cohort of the Alabama-Esslingen-Mercedes Exchange, a continuation of a long-running exchange program in automotive engineering.
Why This Matters: The AEMX program for Global Leaders is a cooperative effort between UA, the German university Hochschule Esslingen and Mercedes-Benz US International.
For more information, contact Alex House at alex.house@ua.edu.
Sports Media Scholar Wins UA’s SEC Faculty Achievement Award
Dr. Andrew Billings, a leading voice in the study of sports media, has been selected as UA’s recipient of the 2026 Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award.
Why This Matters: The annual SEC Faculty Achievement Awards recognize individuals whose work advances knowledge, elevates their universities and reflects the highest standards of excellence across the SEC.
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