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Mechanical engineering robotic arm installs lithium ion batteries into machine base, eco transport manufacturing and assembly

The University of Alabama joins national battery manufacturing consortium

UA is one of five universities joining a national consortium working to advance battery manufacturing technology.

UA mascot Big Al sitting and holding a book in his hands with his trunk falling on the pages as if he is reading.

Every child can read: UA launches Project LIFT

A $9.9 million grant to UA will bring intensive reading support to struggling readers and children with disabilities in rural Alabama schools.

Dr. Benjamin Boudreaux portrait, wearing a letter jacket from the Boston Marathon.

Practice what you teach: Exercise science instructor says running is life

UA exercise science professor Benjamin Boudreaux uses running as a teaching tool and as a lifelong tool for physical and mental well-being.

Sign that reads "I vote because..." with post-it notes stuck to the board below. Sign is from a voter registration event on the UA campus.

Young voters still care but may be less likely to act, according to UA study

A 2026 study from the University of Alabama looks at trends in civic engagement among college students.

Racks of servers in a data center. View is looking down a long aisle with racks of servers on each side.

UA to collaborate with southern universities on AI initiative

The University of Alabama is one of 15 universities joining forces to advance innovation and research through shared AI infrastructure.

The full group of the 2026 College of Community Health Sciences' Rural Programs scholars

New CCHS scholars advance mission to improve rural healthcare

CCHS welcomed its 31st class of Rural Medical Scholars and fourth class of Rural Dental Scholars this fall.

Brian Davis with Governor Kay Ivey at the Trade Excellence awards in April 2026

From Alabama to the world: UA helps businesses grow through exporting

The Alabama International Trade Center helps Alabama businesses with consulting, training and securing funding to begin exporting.

Fernando Salinas adjusts and looks through a telescope at an outdoor space research facility, making astronomical observations. The telescope is mounted on a tripod, and Salinas is wearing a blue research program T-shirt while working beside the instrument on a sunny day.

UA student researches space weather prediction in international program

University of Alabama student Fernando Salinas researched solar storm prediction and geomagnetic events through the International Space Weather Camp, collaborating with U.S. and German scientists on space weather projects.

UA’s electric bus fleet connects research to transit operations

UA’s electric bus fleet connects research to transit operations

UA officially launched eight new electric buses providing quiet, zero-emissions transit on and around campus.

Dr. Zhongyang Wang working with a student in Dr. Wang's chemical engineering lab at the University of Alabama

Integrating research and education: Four UA faculty win prestigious NSF award

Four UA engineering faculty received the NSF CAREER Award recognizing leadership in integrating research and education.