J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences

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Crocodilians Subject of Alabama Fossil Fest

Crocodilians will be the theme of Alabama Fossil Fest Sept. 20 from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

The Science of Alabama’s Caves

The Science of Alabama’s Caves

The Science of Caves, a new course in the Built by Bama core curriculum, uses Alabama’s natural cave system to explore scientific concepts.

Price Ledbetter

Driven by Discovery

Price Ledbetter explored his scientific passions through The University of Alabama’s extensive research opportunities.

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Quantum Bama

Two University of Alabama physicists are at the forefront of quantum machine learning with research that will help define this developing field.

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UA Researchers Develop More Effective Model for Wildfire Evacuation

A new computer model from UA researchers provides an adaptable method of wildfire evacuation for communities.

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2 UA Students Offered Hollings Scholarships

Zachary Griffith and Jesse Park were selected for the NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship.

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UA Students Offered U.S. Fulbright Program Awards for 2025-2026

15 UA students were selected for Fulbright awards for the 2025-2026 academic year.

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Barefield Gift to Name UA’s College of Arts and Sciences

Alumnus J. Frank Barefield Jr. has made a $35 million gift commitment to The University of Alabama to name the College of Arts and Sciences.

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UA Student Selected for Boren Scholarship

Bennett Ogle was selected for a Boren Scholarship for the study of languages.

Reed Fowler stands outside Shelby Hall

Ballroom Dancing to DNA Barcoding: Graduate Wastes No Opportunity

The only wasted opportunity is the one not taken. This is the legacy that Reed Fowler hope to leave for future students.