Campus Impact

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University of Alabama News Center’s Top Stories of 2023

Take a look back at the biggest stories covered on the News Center this past year.

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UA Paleontologist Discovers Rare Soft Tissue in Fossil

Dr. Adiel Klompmaker discovered rarely seen soft tissue in a fossil of a crab that lived 75 million years ago.

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UA to Bolster Nation’s Workforce in Precision Timing

A one-of-a-kind graduate program will pave the way for highly-skilled professionals to enter the ranks of the critical field of precision timing.

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Winter Break 2023 Hours of Operation

Many services and departments will have adjusted hours in December.

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Campus Decked Out with Holiday Spirit

Take a tour of some of the best holiday decorations on campus this year.

Isabela De Jesus

Master’s in Mexico: Career Move Leads to Dream Fulfilled   

A master’s graduate in Mexico will travel to the U.S. for the first time to walk the stage at Coleman Coliseum.

Megan Butterworth practicing her nursing skills in a lab

Future Nurse Brings Personal Perspective to Patient Care

What seemed to be a routine visit to the doctor turned into a nightmare for Megan Butterworth.

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Fall 2023 Degree Candidates Announced

See the list of graduates earning their degrees from UA this fall.

UA Exceeds its 2023 United Way Campaign Goal

UA Exceeds its 2023 United Way Campaign Goal

The School of Social Work was the host unit for the 2023 UA United Way campaign.

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Watch: Welding Art for Community Healing

Students played a role in creating functional public art for community healing zones.