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Fall in Love with February at These Events 

Career fairs, Tide Talent show, dance recitals and more round out the line up of events in February 2025.

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New Executive Director to Lead Alabama Transportation Institute

As director, Dr. Steven Jones hopes to expand the scope of transportation research in Alabama.

Dr. Donald Keith stands next to Dr. Stewart Bell

Director of Emergency Management Named to National Commission

Dr. Donald Keith, who created UA’s emergency management program, will help set national standards.

A dance student teaches a routine to adults with Cerebral Palsy.

Free UA Theatre, Dance Outreach Programs Uplift Alabamians

The outreach programs offer something for everyone from middle school students to adults.

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UA Program Helps Nonprofit Feed Thousands in Birmingham

Business students and faculty helped a Birmingham ministry scale up its food bank to serve more people.

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UA Cheer Team Brings Home Seventh National Title

The co-ed team won its first national title since 2015.

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Gray Receives UA System’s McMahon-Pleiad Prize

Dr. Jeff Gray has been awarded The University of Alabama System’s McMahon-Pleiad Prize. 

Dr. Stuart R. Bell

University of Alabama President to Step Down in July

After a decade of leadership,  Dr. Stuart R. Bell, the 29th president of The University of Alabama, will step down from the presidency mid-summer.  

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How Some UA Faculty Are Embracing AI in Teaching

Two University of Alabama faculty spearheaded the development of a workshop for other faculty on the use of generative AI in teaching.

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UA Students Lead River Pitch Winners

The annual competition draws college students from across West Alabama and other community members pitching their business ideas.