Discovery

two student researchers examine equipment in the analytical research center

UA Selected for State Innovation Network

The University is an inaugural designee in the state program that connects communities, nonprofits and higher education institutions.

A group of faculty and students from The University of Alabama pose for a photo in front of a backdrop for the Battery Workforce Challenge.

UA Students to Compete in National EV Battery Challenge

UA students will design, build, test and integrate an advanced battery pack into a commercial electric vehicle.

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Meet Finalists for Vice President for Research, Economic Development

The finalists for the vice president for research and economic development position will be on campus starting Nov. 6.

A woman scuba dives in shallow ocean water using a scientific instrument with coral.

Coral Researchers Testing New Restoration Technology

The projects led by UA will aid coral restoration practices across the globe.

Electric car being charged on campus

UA Leading Project to Give EV Batteries Second Life

With $4 million in federal support, UA is leading research to develop and demonstrate ways to use older EV batteries.

Startup business meeting to analyze and discuss the situation on the financial report in the meeting room. Investment Consultant, Financial advisor and accounting concept

State Business Leaders Still Wary of U.S. Economy

The latest Alabama Business Confidence Index decreased slightly, indicating expectations for a mild drop-off from last quarter’s economic performance.

A man on the shore of a lake operate a drone flying overhead.

Project Advancing Tools To Remotely Monitor Water Quality

Satellite observations and remote-sensing drones could save time and cost in monitoring reservoirs.

Game-changer: Project Compiles 200 Years of Conflict Data

Game-changer: Project Compiles 200 Years of Conflict Data

Research led by UA to describe and categorize over 30,000 international events is a gold mine for research.

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Black Belt Students Learn Water Research, Treatment

UA and the Alabama Water Institute are partnering to educate students about water research in their community.

Back view of young man crying in support group with psychologist comforting him.

VitAL Part of New Effort for Suicide Prevention

UA’s VitAL program and the state received federal support to implement Project Zero Suicide in Alabama.