Students at The University of Alabama watch as a rover-sized robot prepares to dig inside a glass room.

UA Robotic Mining Team Continues Winning

The student team once again shined at a national robotics mining competition, building upon a dynasty.

People with placards and posters on a global strike for climate change.

Historical Emission Info Key for Climate Agreement 

Failure to consider historical emissions by countries lowers the chances of reaching an agreement on who pays for mitigation of climate change. 

Entrepreneurship in Alabama at All-Time High

Entrepreneurship in Alabama at All-Time High

A new analysis of websites finds small business entrepreneurship in Alabama is healthy.

A rover-type robot on a high table with people around it working on it.

College of Engineering to Host National 2023 Robotic Mining Challenge

Sponsored by Caterpillar Inc., the event is designed to create solutions to problems faced on moon exploration missions.

Young businessman charges an electric vehicle at an electric vehicle charging station

UA-Led Electric Vehicle Project Wins Initial National Award

A proposal to strengthen the Deep South’s role in production and support of electric vehicles will be developed further.

A liquid is dropped into a beaker in a lab.

Interim Research and Economic Development Vice President Named

Dr. Allen Parrish will serve as the interim vice president for research and economic development.

‘All My Life I’ve Only Been a Student of Anthropology’

‘All My Life I’ve Only Been a Student of Anthropology’

Recently elected to the National Academy of Sciences, Dr. William Dressler discusses his career.

Denny Chimes with a tree partially covering the chimes.

Emeritus Professor Elected To National Academy of Sciences

Dr. William Dressler, professor emeritus, was recently elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences.

Joe Minter walks through an art exhibit in his yard.

UA-Created Digital Exhibition of Alabama Artist Publicly Available

A project to digitally display and preserve the work of a well-regarded Birmingham artist has launched, drawing international attention.

A group of people.

Public Invited to Participate in the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge

The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development and partner organizations kick off the 2023 season of the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge on April 22 and invite the public to participate in planned events.