Colleges & Schools

Reading Allies Literacy Program Featured in Bama Blitz

Reading Allies Literacy Program Featured in Bama Blitz

Reading Allies, an innovative reading initiative to improve literacy among elementary school students across Alabama, is the UA Honors College’s passion project for the upcoming Bama Blitz crowdfunding campaign.

UA’s RISE, CrossingPoints Elevates Those with Down Syndrome

UA’s RISE, CrossingPoints Elevates Those with Down Syndrome

UA remains committed to providing transformative opportunities to young children and adults with Down syndrome through two innovative programs.

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3rd Annual Bama Blitz Online Fundraising Event Set for March 25, 26

Bama Blitz, an annual online fundraising event, will begin at noon March 25 and end at 8:31 p.m. March 26, lasting one day, eight hours and 31 minutes in honor of the University’s founding year.

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AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Supports UA Study

Transportation researchers at The University of Alabama are leading an effort to understand safety for those who respond to traffic incidents.

Tara Grove

Constitutional Scholar Named to Endowed Chair in UA Law

Tara Leigh Grove will join the The University of Alabama School of Law in August as the Charles E. Tweedy, Jr. Endowed Chairholder in Law, the UA Law School announced.

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Faculty Senate Seeks to Create New Affinity Groups

The University of Alabama Faculty Senate’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is seeking to create new affinity groups to help UA faculty, staff and graduate students feel more welcome, comfortable and understood.

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Students Compete for $100,000 in Prizes in Aldag Business Competition

The University of Alabama’s annual celebration of student entrepreneurship and innovation, the Edward K. Aldag, Jr. Business Plan Competition, returns April 14 with additional prize categories.

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Aldag Competition Features New Prizes for Faculty, Staff Innovators

The University of Alabama’s annual celebration of student entrepreneurship and innovation, the Edward K. Aldag, Jr. Business Plan Competition, returns April 14 with additional prize categories and a new and separate pitch competition just for UA faculty and staff.

Healthy Eating, Exercise Goal of Brussels Sprout Challenge

Healthy Eating, Exercise Goal of Brussels Sprout Challenge

Challenging people to eat healthy and exercise is the goal of the sixth annual Brussels Sprout Challenge.

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Southern U.S. Hotspots for Severe Consequences of Flash Floods

The worst region for flash floods in the continental United States is likely the Southwest, according to a recent analysis of flash floods by The University of Alabama.