Institutes & Centers

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New Executive Director to Lead Alabama Transportation Institute

As director, Dr. Steven Jones hopes to expand the scope of transportation research in Alabama.

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UA Marks Record Year in External Funding for Research

The University of Alabama research enterprise marked 10 years of continuous growth in fiscal year 2024.

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Positioning UA for an AI Future

The University of Alabama is gathering facilities and expertise to lead the state in machine learning and AI.

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High Performance Computing and Data Center Construction Ready to Begin

The HPC will be a petascale computing system capable of performing quadrillions of calculations per second.

UA Center to Provide Environmental Analysis to Support National Security

UA Center to Provide Environmental Analysis to Support National Security

UA’s Global Water Security Center cemented an agreement to provide global environmental analysis in support of national security decision making.

UA Cuts Ribbon on Holle Center for Communication Arts

UA Cuts Ribbon on Holle Center for Communication Arts

UA unveiled the Holle Center for Communication Arts, an incubator and collaborative space for modern storytelling.

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Hydropower Industry Lost Billions to Drought Over Two Decades

Analysis by UA researchers finds that states should plan for drought as part of energy strategy.

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SBDC Offering Digital Marketing Bootcamp to Rural Alabama

Training programs for rural small businesses will cover marketing basics and how to use digital tools for business.

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Unique Simulator Drives Research at UA’s TRIP Lab

A powerful driving simulator at The University of Alabama will enable unique research into driving behaviors.

UA and USGS officials cut ribbon on Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility

USGS, UA Celebrate Opening of World-Class Hydrologic Facility 

The Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility will advance innovation, boost economic development and launch the next generation of scientists.