Colleges & Schools

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Affordability Concerns Remain as Costlier Rent Growth Slows

The average cost to rent housing across the country continues to become more expensive, but the price increases are slowing, according to a monthly rent index compiled by three colleges including The University of Alabama.

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Dewar Named UA’s SEC Achievement Award Winner

Dr. Andrew Raffo Dewar, professor of interdisciplinary arts, was named the 2023 SEC Faculty Achievement Award winner for UA.

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With Regional Win, Team Set for National Business Pitch Contest

Working with technology developed at The University of Alabama, two students will compete in a national collegiate business pitch competition after winning the regional round. 

Emily Jones

Childhood Cancer Survivor Fulfilling Life Goals at UA

March is Child Life Month. Freshman Emily Jones, a childhood cancer survivor is studying to be a Child Life Specialist.

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Wheelchair Basketball National Champions Celebrate Historic Seasons

The women’s team capped off the 2022-23 season 25-2 overall, while the men’s team finished out the 2022-23 season with a 25-3 overall record.

UA Campus Home to Alabama Champion Tree

UA Campus Home to Alabama Champion Tree

UA was also recognized during the event as a “Tree Campus USA” for the eighth consecutive year.

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First-Year Culverhouse Student Bakes Her Way Through College

Angel Peterson has created a booming bakery business, Angel’s Home Bakery.

UA Honors College Launches James C. Kennemer Center for Innovation and Social Impact

UA Honors College Launches James C. Kennemer Center for Innovation and Social Impact

The James C. Kennemer Center for Innovation and Social Impact will promote active learning experiences and research opportunities for UA students.

An engineering graduate student at The University of Alabama places cylindrical samples of concrete into a machine.

UA Leading Effort For Stronger, Greener Concrete

Engineering researchers received $2.75 million in federal support to scale up a patent-pending innovation that uses carbon dioxide to strengthen concrete.

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Capstone Agency and PRSSA Win National Awards

In addition to Capstone Agency’s success, PRSSA received the Teahan National Chapter Award for Chapter Newsletter and a Star Chapter award.