J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences

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UA Professors Honored by American Association for the Advancement of Science

AAAS fellowship is a lifetime honor.

Professor Jenna Poole presents during a biology course.

Professor’s Unique Perspective Helps Students

SI is designed to support students outside the classroom — but in Professor Jenna Poole’s Biology 114 course, its impact begins inside.

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3 UA Students Awarded Prestigious Goldwater Scholarships

Three UA students were selected as Goldwater Scholars for 2026-2027.

headshots of eight professors who won the University of Alabama's prestigious President's research award

Faculty Earn University’s Top Honor for Research Excellence

Several outstanding faculty members will be honored for their research endeavors.

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2 Students Offered Critical Language Scholarships

Alex Chairez and Jack Carpenter were offered Critical Language Scholarships to study abroad.

Successful UA Exchange Program Gets a Reboot

Successful UA Exchange Program Gets a Reboot

University of Alabama has rebooted an innovative international exchange program in automotive engineering.

COMPASS brain health initiative ribbon cutting on front steps of Randall Welcome Center at UA

UA, State Partners Expand Brain Injury Care with Launch of COMPASS Initiative

A new interdisciplinary program will provide brain injury evaluation for free to Alabama residents referred by ADRS.

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Moundville Archaeological Park Hosts Lithic Arts Festival

Moundville Archaeological Park will host the Moundville Lithic Arts Festival, formerly the Knap-In, March 6-7.

a building and storage containers in a snowy landscape with gray sky. the IceCube research facility in Antarctica.

UA Plays Key Role in International Particle Detector Upgrade in Antarctica

A University of Alabama professor played a key role in the international effort to upgrade an important Antarctic research facility.

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Academic Avengers Assemble for UA’s Family Day at the Museum

Family Day at the Museum will feature hands-on exploration of subjects studied by UA graduate students.