Colleges & Schools

Alabama Business Hall of Fame inductees

Alabama Business Hall of Fame set to induct seven new members

The induction ceremony for the seven new members will take place Nov. 12 at Haven in downtown Birmingham.

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Denham named associate provost, dean of UA Graduate School

Dr. André Denham has been named the next associate provost and dean of the Graduate School.

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How international sports affirm and challenge national identity

UA professor explores how media narratives shape and reflect national identity among sports fans during international sports competitions.

A burned hillside after wildfire with ash on the ground and burned plants visible. Green hills are visible in the distance.

UA research suggests ocean collapse triggered ancient wildfires

A University of Alabama study revealed an ancient marine life extinction event kicked off widespread wildfires in the Devonian period.

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Wright named inaugural dean of UA School of Leadership and Policy

Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Parker H. Wright has been selected as the inaugural dean of UA’s new School of Leadership and Policy.

Dr. Vishesh Vikas and Cole Woods of TANDEM Exosuits in the Agile Robotics Lab

Leading with Ingenuity at University of Alabama

Faculty fuel a steady pipeline of innovation through research that tackles real-world challenges.

With Love: Blackburn Students, Entrepreneurs Support Selma Business Owners

With Love: Blackburn Students, Entrepreneurs Support Selma Business Owners

At a professional development opportunity made possible by Blackburn Institute students, two Selma entrepreneurs gained both knowledge and friendship.

Dr. Cheatham, the buford peace award winner for 2026, stand with

Social Work Professor Honored with Peace Award

Dr. Leah P. Cheatham, associate professor in the School of Social Work, has been named the recipient of the Lahoma Adams Buford Endowed Peace Award for 2026. The Buford Peace Award is a prestigious universitywide honor presented annually by the School of Social Work during its award ceremony at the end of each academic year.

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UA Junior Selected for Udall Scholarship

Lilly Roehrig was among 65 college students nationally to earn a Udall Undergraduate Scholarship.

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UA Alumni Named Knight-Hennessy Scholars

UA is among only three public universities to have more than one scholar selected.