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UA Theatre and Dance Spring Preview with UA’s Rising Stars 

Don’t miss these student performances in spring 2025.

UA Engineers Explore the Speedy Secret of Shark Skin

UA Engineers Explore the Speedy Secret of Shark Skin

Findings could lead to man-made technologies to improve ship or aircraft designs.

Lightning bolts from a severe thunderstorm.

Be Thunderstorm Ready

Severe thunderstorms are one of the most common forms of severe weather in West Alabama.

Dr. Lukasz Ciesla and a student work in a lab setting

UA Research Takes Us One Step Closer to Better Parkinson’s Treatment

UA researchers cleared a second hurdle in finding plant-based treatment for neurodegenerative disorders.

A rain drop falls into a puddle on campus.

Stay Safe When Severe Weather Strikes: A Checklist 

Here’s a guide just in time for Severe Weather Awareness Week 2025.

photograph of Denny Chimes and the Quad

University Rolls Out Next Phase of Staff Compensation Investments

The University is again investing in staff compensation. Next month, over 500 staff will receive compensation increases.

A view of the main quad at the University of Alabama with the library in the background.

UA Launches Leaders to Legends Program for High School Students

Applications for the 2025-26 Leaders to Legends program will open in February.

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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.

Sign bearing the Alabama Transportation Institute mission statement

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.