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Fifth Annual Bama Blitz Raises $6.1 Million

University of Alabama alumni and supporters contributed more than $6.1 million during the 2022 Bama Blitz.

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Jones Named Dean of UA Students

Dr. Stacy L. Jones has been named the new dean of students at The University of Alabama after serving as interim dean since August 2020.

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This week at The University of Alabama: According to new research from UA, while state business leaders have growing confidence in the state’s economy, they feel the national economy is headed in the wrong direction; a UA alumnus is scheduled to launch into space; and UA students will take part in the state’s first antisemitism research conference.

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Henderson Named Dean of UA College of Engineering

Dr. Clifford L. Henderson has been named the next dean of The University of Alabama College of Engineering and will begin his tenure August 1.

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State Business Leaders Sour on Near-Term U.S. Economy

Even with confidence in the state economy growing along with increasing industry profits and sales, state business leaders are decidedly negative in their outlook for the nation’s economy, according to the latest quarterly survey by The University of Alabama.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA has been awarded $360 million to lead a national water effort; a UA student has been named a Goldwater Scholar; and a new trophy is on display at the Paul W. Bryant Museum.

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UA Awarded $360 Million to Lead National Water Effort

The University of Alabama is poised to become a standard bearer in translating water research into operations that improve the nation’s ability to predict water-related hazards and effectively manage water resources. 

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Golf Tournament Fundraiser Supports UA RISE Center

The RISE Tournament of Champions benefiting The University of Alabama RISE Center will be held April 20-21 at NorthRiver Yacht Club in Tuscaloosa.

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UA Student Receives Goldwater Scholarship for 2022-2023

Jules Bates, a Randall Research Scholar and UA Honors College student studying chemical engineering, is the 60th UA student to receive the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship.

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Black Warrior Film Festival Returns

The Black Warrior Film Festival is back this spring with a new lineup of screenings, panels, and director meet and greets.