Announcements

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UA, ADMH to Host Statewide Events on Substance Misuse Stigma

The University of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Mental Health will host a series of professional development conferences across the state in January for those interested in understanding the stigma of individuals with substance and opioid use disorders.

Students hold a sign saying 565,983.

UA Beats Auburn, Breaks Record in Food and Fund Drive

UA students raised almost 566,000 pounds of food to beat Auburn in this year’s Beat Auburn Beat Hunger. Together the two schools raised over 1 million pounds, which helps families with food insecurity across the state. 

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UA Begins Search for New Law Dean

The University of Alabama School of Law has opened the search for its next dean.

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Deshe Family Gift Launches Campaign to Renovate Alston Hall

A $2 million commitment from alumnus Ari Deshe and his wife, Ann, kicks off UA’s $4 million fundraising campaign to renovate Mary Hewell Alston Hall, home of the Culverhouse College of Business.

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Faculty Pass General Ed Core Curriculum Reform

University of Alabama faculty have passed a referendum to update the general education core curriculum to enhance the learning experiences for UA students.

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What’s Open, What’s Closed Thanksgiving Week

Classes are dismissed Nov. 21-25 but UA offices remain open Nov. 21-23.

Miss UA 2023 Ibby Dickson

Senior Crowned Miss UA 2023

The new Miss University of Alabama is excited to represent UA around campus and the community. The Miss UA competition is also a preliminary to Miss Alabama and Miss America.

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UA Alumnus Earns John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellowship

Micah Presley, a recent UA graduate, has received a John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellowship through the U.S. Department of Defense.

A winner is presented a large check for $1,000 at a River Pitch Competition.

River Pitch Competition Returns for 2022

The competition encourages and supports West Alabama’s aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Support for Sponsored Projects Doubles in Four Years

Outside support of research, other sponsored activity and instructional efforts that spark innovation and discovery at The University of Alabama more than doubled over the past four years thanks to another record-breaking year.