J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences

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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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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.

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UA Photography Professor Awarded Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship

The Guggenheim Fellowship is one of the most respected recognitions an artist can receive.

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Students, Alumnus Earn NSF Research Awards

Five UA students and one alumnus have been selected for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

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Future Law Student Fulfills Grandfather’s Dream

Her grandfather’s love of Alabama inspired Jalynn to follow her plan and his dream and attend The University of Alabama.

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Early Internships and Impact Pave the Way for Graduate’s Success  

Experiences inside and outside the classroom leave Holland Henderson-Boyer prepared for success after graduation.

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English Professor Heather Cass White Receives Burnum Award

A special lecture will be held on April 28.

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REACHing New Heights

Alabama REACH helped Zach Cole realize his dreams of college graduation, world travel and more.

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Student Employee of the Year Honored for Her Empathy with Clients

Mora works with the department of communicative disorders where she is a bilingual Spanish-English interpreter and office associate.