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a woman uses sign language to communicate during a virtual meeting

A Sign of Things to Come

A group of advocates across UA’s campus is working to remove barriers and increase understanding of the Deaf community’s needs.

Two UA chemists work in the lab in white coats and gloves.

5 Early Career Researchers Making Waves with National Awards

National grants allow each researcher to train and motivate a new generation of scientists and engineers not only at UA through instruction and lab work, but also through outreach efforts.

Roll the Vote

Make Sure You’re Ready to Roll the Vote

Voter registration deadlines are fast approaching and now is the time to make sure your registration is accurate.

A group photo of the Rural Medical Scholars

11 Alabamians Chosen for Nationally Recognized Rural Medical Program

UA’s Rural Health Scholars Program recently accepted 11 students from around the state studying to become physicians with plans to practice in rural Alabama communities.

Two researchers in mud boots pose for a photo by a forest stream.

Small Wetlands the Focus of UA Effort to Boost Resource Management

Researchers at The University of Alabama are investigating how the role of the patchwork of small drainage spots across the Southeast is changing as flooding becomes more frequent.

Q&A with BFSA President Chad Jackson

Q&A with BFSA President Chad Jackson

Chad Jackson, president of the Black Faculty and Staff Association, shared the group’s past successes and what they are looking forward to this coming year.

Students work in the costume shop in the Department of Theatre and Dance.

Production Teams Set the Stage for Theatre and Dance Season

Long before the Theatre and Dance season starts, hundreds of faculty, staff and students collaborate to create memorable performances for the audience.

A man writes on a notebook while examining scientific equipment.

UA Work Shows Path for Finding Early Life Here and on Other Planets

Using a powerful microscope, researchers at The University of Alabama have shown a method that can provide strong data in determining the origin of life on Earth and if life existed on another planet.

A blooming hydrangea

UA, Auburn Fans Clash in Citizen Science Competition

A new competition aims to excite everyone’s inner scientist by bringing the gridiron competition of the Iron Bowl into the realm of citizen science.

Gps system displayed on map in a smart car

Low-cost Solution Viable for Self-Driving Cars to Spot Hacked GPS

Transportation researchers at The University of Alabama developed a promising, inexpensive system to overcome one challenge of self-driving vehicle technology: GPS hacking that can send a self-driving vehicle to the wrong destination.