College of Arts and Sciences

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Strong Partnership Fuels Alabama Mobility and Power Center

The partnership fuels a newly-formed research and workforce development center to meet the needs of the booming electric vehicle market.

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Grants Boost UA Climate Science Research Efforts

Researchers from The University of Alabama are among those to receive funding from NOAA for climate science and community resilience projects.

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English Professor’s Book Taps into Heritage, Zombies, Mystery, More

Nana Nkweti’s debut anthology delves into her Cameroonian-American heritage, spirituality, horror, poetry, societal critique, mystery, science fiction and more.

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Run ‘Round the Mounds at Moundville Archaeological Park Nov. 6

UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park will host the fourth annual Moundville 5K Footrace Nov. 6 as part of its celebration of Native American Heritage Month.

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UA Researchers Creating Digital Exhibition of Birmingham Artist’s Work

Using cutting-edge imaging technology and digital curation, a project involving The University of Alabama will allow the work and stories of a well-regarded southern artist to be preserved digitally for future generations.

On a crimson background, the letter BFA are shown in white type, as well as the words "graphic design." This was the announcement image of the new program.

UA to Offer New Degree In Graphic Design

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design will open new opportunities within the program and upon graduation.

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UA Art Exhibits Opening, Closing this Autumn

Enrich your autumn with visits to these art exhibits around campus and downtown.

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UA Art Historian Assists in Notre Dame Restoration

Dr. Jennifer M. Feltman traveled to Paris to begin her hands-on research and contribute to the restoration of the historic Cathedral of Notre Dame.

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UA Center to Spur Convergent Drug Innovation, Delivery

Drawing upon expertise from across campus, a new center at The University of Alabama will help overcome obstacles keeping drug therapies that show promise in the lab from translating to an effective treatment for patients.

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UA Receives Grant to Use Machine Learning to Study Dark Matter

A team of researchers at The University of Alabama hope to develop tools that probe this otherwise invisible but important component of the universe, tackling one of the biggest questions in physics, astronomy and cosmology – what is dark matter?