A burned hillside after wildfire with ash on the ground and burned plants visible. Green hills are visible in the distance.

UA research suggests ocean collapse triggered ancient wildfires

A University of Alabama study revealed an ancient marine life extinction event kicked off widespread wildfires in the Devonian period.

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Wright named inaugural dean of UA School of Leadership and Policy

Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Parker H. Wright has been selected as the inaugural dean of UA’s new School of Leadership and Policy.

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UA Preview — June 1-7, 2026

Reid named next provost, 17 students participate in Miss Alabama and much more.

UA students explore the new ethical dilemmas of an AI world

UA students explore the new ethical dilemmas of an AI world

An innovative semester-long experience prepared students at The University of Alabama to address new ethical questions raised by AI.

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UA Preview — May 26-31, 2026

Reid named UA’s next provost, UA hosts Alabama Boys and Girls State and much more.

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UA Set for Alabama Boys, Girls State

UA will host hundreds of the state’s top rising high school seniors for experiential learning of a model state government.

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Reid Selected as UA’s Next Provost

Dr. Lesley Reid has been selected as UA’s next provost after serving as interim provost.

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UA Preview — May 18-24, 2026

UA junior earns Udall Scholarship, Memorial Day weekend concert and much more.

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UA Junior Selected for Udall Scholarship

Lilly Roehrig was among 65 college students nationally to earn a Udall Undergraduate Scholarship.

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UA Alumni Named Knight-Hennessy Scholars

UA is among only three public universities to have more than one scholar selected.