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UMC expands services over summer

University Medical Center recently expanded services to improve the quality of healthcare provided for the UA and West Alabama communities.

Inside this health care lab the patients aren’t real, but the lessons are

Inside this health care lab the patients aren’t real, but the lessons are

Before stepping into a hospital room, UA nursing students build clinical skills, confidence and compassion through realistic simulations.

The group of Rural Health Scholars

UA gives high school students look at rural healthcare careers

High school students from rural Alabama explored healthcare careers that can make a meaningful difference in their communities.

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Evidence-based AI course aims to bridge skills gap for UA undergraduates

As employers increasingly seek AI-ready graduates, a new UA course is helping students build the practical, ethical and critical-thinking skills needed to succeed in an AI-driven workforce.

The group of Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internship students

Summer program reaches 5-year milestone in preparing future physicians

The Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internship is preparing future rural physicians through clinical experiences, skills training and mentorship.

Jaclyn Foster holds up a certificate she received form the james Madison Foundation Fellowship

Teaching the Constitution at 250: UA graduate prepares young citizens

Jaclyn Foster uses her UA Online degree and prestigious fellowship to bring the Constitution to life for middle school students

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5 UA faculty named Fulbright Scholars

Five faculty members were selected for Fulbright awards for educators to teach and research around the globe.

Luke Turner

Denny Chimes history preserved through student project

Turner was excited to combine his management information systems and music degrees to do something fun and meaningful.

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UA students offered Fulbright awards for 2026-2027

The Fulbright Program selected 10 UA students for various awards for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Elaina Burt, Julia Schumacher, Ruby Tilghman, Jayla Duncan, Alana Price.

May UA grad crowned Miss Alabama 2026

The title comes with a $15,000 cash scholarship along with several sponsor gifts and services made available to the winner.