Colleges & Schools

Students Ta’Kyla Bates, Caroline Karrh, Ainsley Platt and Lyric Wisdom at the media convention

Hot Off the Press: Students, Publications Rack Up National Honors

Several UA students and publications brought home awards from MediaFest22 hosted by the College Media Association and Associated College Press.

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UA Alumnus Earns John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellowship

Micah Presley, a recent UA graduate, has received a John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellowship through the U.S. Department of Defense.

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UA-Led Study Results in Dietary Guideline of Bioactive Food Compound

An apple a day can keep the doctor away according to an international study spearheaded by a UA faculty member.

A winner is presented a large check for $1,000 at a River Pitch Competition.

River Pitch Competition Returns for 2022

The competition encourages and supports West Alabama’s aspiring entrepreneurs.

Dr. Ocampo and student Marcella Martinez in front of the altar

Student, Faculty Display Celebrates Día de Muertos

An ofrenda featuring tributes to prominent UA figures along with poetry by UA students is on display at the Student Center through Nov. 8.

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UA to Lead Regional Data Center Combatting Opioid Crisis

With expertise and experience in multidisciplinary data analytics, The University of Alabama was tapped to spearhead a regional center to help communities across the Southeast combat the opioid crisis.

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UA CCHS Expands Health Care Across Alabama for 50 Years

The UA College of Community Health Sciences is celebrating 50 years of expanding health care in rural areas of Alabama.

The word VOTE in red balloon letters.

UA Students Working to Help Restore Voting Rights

Maddie Minkoff and Sam Robson are gaining hands-on experience preparing to take their passions to the next level.

A patient lies flat on an MRI scanner.

New MRI Research Facility at UA Ready for Transformative Research

The next breakthrough in human development and health research could come from The University of Alabama. 

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UA RISE Center’s BUY for RISE Nov. 4-5

The UA RISE Center will host its annual BUY for RISE fundraiser Nov. 4-5 and will feature bargains from numerous local retailers