Campus Impact

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Faculty Members Receive Distinguished Professorships from UA System

Distinguished professorships are among the highest honors in The University of Alabama System.

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UA Opens Search for Associate Provost, Graduate School Dean

The associate provost and dean of the Graduate School will develop a future-oriented vision for graduate education at UA.

Premier Award winners

Meet the Winners of the 2026 Premier Awards, UA’s Top Honors

Six students, two faculty members and a student club received Premier Awards, the University’s top honors.

a building and storage containers in a snowy landscape with gray sky. the IceCube research facility in Antarctica.

UA Plays Key Role in International Particle Detector Upgrade in Antarctica

A University of Alabama professor played a key role in the international effort to upgrade an important Antarctic research facility.

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University of Alabama Offers Unique Social Work Practicum in Washington, D.C.

Students are placed in federal agencies, congressional offices, national nonprofit organizations and advocacy institutions.

Alabama President Peter Mohler, Brigadier General Maurice Barnett and Colonel Eugene Moore the third holding shovels during the groundbreaking ceremony

UA Breaks Ground for ROTC, Student Veterans Center

The nearly 20,000 square foot facility will be located on the east side of campus near the Student Recreation Center. 

Scaling New Heights: Bama Climbing Club 

Scaling New Heights: Bama Climbing Club 

Open to students of all levels from novice to pro, the club has built community around a challenging and stress-relieving sport.

Alice Smith

For a “Research Omnivore,” UA Offers a Place to Stretch Wings

Dr. Alice Smith, an Endowed Distinguished Shelby Scholar, has created a career niche with varied research interests.

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New UA Facility Focused on Water Will Support Research, Economic Development  

UA will open the Wiregrass Hub, a facility focused on water research, community engagement and student recruitment, in downtown Enterprise.

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No Veteran Left Behind: Students Teach Technology, Build Connections

UA students are helping veterans confront technological challenges.