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Student-athletes win big at Para National Championships
University of Alabama student-athletes earned medals during the recent 2026 Toyota USA Track and Field Outdoor and Para National Championships held July 23-26 at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island in New York City.
For more information, contact Jennifer Brady at jennifer.brady@ua.edu.
UA among 6 U.S. institutions selected for Entente Cordiale Challenge
UA is among a select group of institutions chosen to participate in Entente Cordiale Day, a prestigious international academic competition among leading universities in the United Kingdom and France.
Why This Matters: Since its founding, the competition has brought together students from top universities in the United Kingdom and France to tackle pressing global challenges. Six U.S. universities will now join this elite group.
For more information, contact Bryant Welbourne at bryant.welbourne@ua.edu.
📅 EVENTS
OLLI Greater Birmingham Fall Showcase
Aug. 11; Riverchase United Methodist Church
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