Colleges & Schools

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UA Leading Work on Novel Fuel for High-Velocity Missiles

An innovative form of hydrogen fuel being developed by researchers at The University of Alabama could be used to support long-range, precision-fire missiles in protecting against potential threats to the United States.

Carmen Reese Foster

UA Graduate Student Wins Regional Three Minute Thesis Competition

The Doctor of Social Work student will go on to compete at the national competition in December.

Cameron Smith, Linda Smith, Clay Smith and University of Alabama President Stuart R. Bell

Smith Family Gift Pushes The Rising Tide Over $1 Billion

UA’s Rising Tide Capital Campaign has surpassed $1 billion in charitable commitments thanks to a recent gift commitment of $20 million to name the Smith Family Center for the Performing Arts.

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UA Researchers Developing Way for Materials to Repair Themselves

Engineering researchers at The University of Alabama are exploring a promising path to self-repair for materials often used in the aerospace industry, possibly saving time and money while improving safety.

Serving the Community Through CreateAthon 2022

Serving the Community Through CreateAthon 2022

For the sixth consecutive year, Capstone Agency, a nationally accredited, student-led communications firm, held its annual event benefitting local nonprofits.

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Students: Compete for $100K in Prizes at 2022 Aldag Competition

Taking place March 28 and 29, the competition allows UA students to present their business ideas.

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School Librarians Encouraged to Apply for Book Bonanza

The School of Library and Information Studies is kicking off its annual Book Bonanza for the Black Belt (and Beyond), awarding thousands of new books to public school libraries in the state.

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Theatre and Dance Students Take the Stage This Spring

From Sherlock Holmes to Elle Woods, from classical ballet to modern jazz, UA theatre and dance students and faculty embrace the mysterious, the fun and the beautiful.

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UA Technology to Aid National Nutrition Study

A wearable device that tracks diet developed by researchers at The University of Alabama will be used as part of a study of individual nutritional responses.