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UA to Hold 2021 Summer Commencement July 31

The University of Alabama will hold summer commencement ceremonies Saturday, July 31, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

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National Awards for Early Career Research go to Four UA Professors

During the past academic year, four professors at The University of Alabama received national recognition early in their careers for leading-edge research that will advance knowledge and enhance the educational experience.

New UA Center to Fill Need for Understanding Water Security

New UA Center to Fill Need for Understanding Water Security

As global demand for water increases alongside a predicted decrease in water quality and availability, The University of Alabama is taking a leadership role to ensure the nation can better manage risks to the water supply and withstand future water disruptions through the Global Water Security Center.

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Dean’s List Students Named for UA Spring 2021 Term

The UA Spring 2021 Dean’s and President’s lists recognizes 11,813 full-time undergraduate students.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA’s Model UN team moves up in rankings; Bryant Museum becomes newest member of UA Museums; Juneteenth grows in popularity across U.S.

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UA Ascends in Best Delegate Model UN World Division Rankings

UA’s Model UN team moved up 10 spots in the 2020-2021 North American College Model UN World Division rankings.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA researchers work to develop advanced models to help coastal communities prepare for flooding; a five-year $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will fund research for a treatment for acute kidney injury; and Moundville’s Saturday in the Park will feature a gourd workshop.

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UA Research to Enhance Flood Resilience of Coastal Communities

Researchers at The University of Alabama Center for Complex Hydrosystems Research are working to develop advanced computational earth science and coastal models that help coastal communities prepare for flooding from tropical storms and hurricanes.

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NIH Grant Supports UA Study of Acute Kidney Injury Treatment

Researchers at The University of Alabama will study a novel nanomedicine treatment for acute kidney injury, a common disease with no federally-approved medication.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Moundville’s Saturday in the Park to feature native pottery firing; UA student writes book and creates app to combat bullying; UA researcher comments on Zebra Mussels.