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UA EcoCAR Team Finishes Strong in National Vehicle Contest

A team of students from The University of Alabama racked up several awards in the nation’s premier automotive engineering competition.

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UA Researchers to Study Gulf Coast Severe Weather Communications

A new study by a team of professors from UA’s College of Communication and Information Sciences will examine the effectiveness of public risk messaging to help residents along the Gulf Coast stay safe during hurricanes and other extreme weather events.

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Student Robotics Team Ready For Another Title Run

One of the most successful student teams at The University of Alabama gearing up to win another national title.

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Engineering Graduate Student Awarded Prestigious Fellowship

A doctoral student has become the first University of Alabama student ever chosen for the highly selective Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship.

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UA Experience Helps Graduate Find Her Voice

During her time at The University of Alabama, Anna Kutbay discovered more about herself and her unique contributions, giving her confidence in her advocacy for the rights of people with disabilities.

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UA Transportation Policy Research Center Expands with New Director

As part of a broadening of its scope, the Transportation Policy Research Center at The University of Alabama will be led by longtime engineering professor, Dr. Steven Jones.

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Investment in UA Education Pays Off

A degree from The University of Alabama can pay more over time than investments in United States stock market indexes, according a recent economic analysis.

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UA Fuels Tuscaloosa’s Economy

The University of Alabama continues to be a driving force in the Tuscaloosa area’s economy, according to a recent economic analysis.

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UA Chosen for Next Round of National Vehicle Competition

Building on its success in the previous two competitions, The University of Alabama was selected as one of 15 North American institutions to participate in the upcoming EcoCAR EV Challenge.

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UA Leaves Nearly $2.8 Billion Mark on State Economy

Each dollar in state appropriations for UA translated to more than $15 returned to the economy, according to an economic analysis.