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Urban park in downtown Mobile, Ala. Sidewalk flanked by trees leading to a metal foutain.

Research Finds Urban Parks Connected to Lower Crime, Better Community Health

UA-led research suggests a new understanding of the ways urban parks add to community health.

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Styslinger Gift to Name UA’s College of Engineering

The $25 million gift will empower experiential learning opportunities for students and elevate impactful research.

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UA Museums to Host 3 Halloween Events

UA Museums is set to host three mysterious and spooky events that are free and for all ages.

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UA RISE Center Hosts BUY for RISE Fundraiser

The RISE Center will host its annual BUY for RISE fundraiser Oct. 24-25.

Caroline Gibson, Julia Schumacher, Hailey Adams, Rylie Dewley and Abby Sosa

Birmingham Native Crowned Miss University of Alabama 2026

The Miss University of Alabama competition is an official preliminary to the Miss Alabama and Miss America competitions.

Flying Into the Future: Aircraft That Detect Damage and Self Heal

Flying Into the Future: Aircraft That Detect Damage and Self Heal

Technology being developed at UA could redefine structural integrity standards in aerospace engineering. 

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UA Junior Among 100 Nationally to Win Transformative Scholarship

Camila Lopez has been awarded the Obama Foundation’s Voyager Scholarship that recognizes college students with a passion for public service.

Gabby Mathis

‘GameDay’ Kick Just Part of Student’s Alabama Experience

Mathis will never forget that day, but it’s just one of many things about UA that are special to her.

UA Rewards Early College Students With New Freshmen Scholarships

UA Rewards Early College Students With New Freshmen Scholarships

Alabama high school students taking college courses through UA Early College can benefit from new freshman scholarships.

UA’s Million Dollar Band to Perform in 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2026

UA’s Million Dollar Band to Perform in 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2026

The Million Dollar Band has been selected to represent Alabama on one of the nation’s largest stages during the iconic spectacle’s 100th march.