UA study explores combination approach for lupus treatment
Study finds pairing an existing drug with a supplement-derived compound showed greater benefit than either alone in a lupus model.
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AI meets particle physics in UA-led Department of Energy project
Giving scientists more time for science: A research team from The University of Alabama will leverage machine learning in the field of high-energy physics.
UA student-athletes earn medals at Para Track and Field National Championships
The national championship event was held July 23-26 at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island in New York City.
Windgate Foundation quadruples support for UA’s book arts program
The $4 million gift will expand student support and strengthen the program’s future growth.
UA researcher leads global effort to promote reliable health information
Dr. Rebecca Ivic is helping to steer a commission focused on health communication to promote access to accurate health information.
UA swimmer earns $10k in SEC Startup Competition
Blackhurst beat out student-athletes from the University of Arkansas, LSU and the University of South Carolina to take first place.
UMC expands services over summer
University Medical Center recently expanded services to improve the quality of healthcare provided for the UA and West Alabama communities.
Inside this health care lab the patients aren’t real, but the lessons are
Before stepping into a hospital room, UA nursing students build clinical skills, confidence and compassion through realistic simulations.
UA gives high school students look at rural healthcare careers
High school students from rural Alabama explored healthcare careers that can make a meaningful difference in their communities.
Evidence-based AI course aims to bridge skills gap for UA undergraduates
As employers increasingly seek AI-ready graduates, a new UA course is helping students build the practical, ethical and critical-thinking skills needed to succeed in an AI-driven workforce.