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Student Orgs Collaborate for 24-hour CreateAthon Aiding Nonprofits

Students collaborated for 24 hours to create strategic plans for the nonprofits they serve during CreateAthon.

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Crimson Odyssey Program Addresses Both Sides of Mentoring

The program creates more opportunities for students by training faculty mentors.

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Save on Coffee by Taking Afternoon Power Nap

Taking a 15-20 minute afternoon nap can beat a cup of coffee for a jolt of alertness.

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Social Media, Mental Health and Body Image

Social media platforms are not going anywhere, but we can act — both as individuals and as a community — to help decrease the adverse effects.

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Faculty and Staff Accolades for Winter 2025

This spring roundup includes the Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Awards, an album release and more.

March Into Spring with These Exciting Events  

March Into Spring with These Exciting Events  

Check out the many activities and events happening on campus and around town in March 2025.

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Distinguished Professor Wins UA’s SEC Faculty Award

Dr. M.N.V. Ravi Kumar has been selected as UA’s recipient of the Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award.

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Alabama Impact: UA Environmental and Ecological Research Serves the State

To address environmental challenges in Alabama, UA researchers develop solutions tailored to the state’s landscapes.

Malik Cooper

Supplemental Instruction Success: From Pupil to Student Leader

One student’s journey highlights the smashing success of UA’s peer-led learning approach to academic support.

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Positive Body Image: Why It Matters, How to Help Students

There are many ways faculty and staff can promote positive body image among students they encounter.