News Releases

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UA Strengthens Commitment to Rural Communities Through STARS College Network

UA has joined the STARS College Network, strengthening its commitment to students in rural and small-town communities.

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Small Businesses Get Training Boost from Alabama SBDC

Initiative will support training and one-on-one advising for Alabama small businesses.

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Business Hall of Fame to Induct 7

This year’s inductees are Rob Burton, Raymond Harbert, Thomas Harris, Marnix Heersink, Thomas Lowder, Claude Nielsen and Nick Saban.

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UA Launches New Center for AI Research and Development

UA is setting a new standard for AI research as part of a campus-wide collaboration.

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UA Programs Prepare Rural Alabamians for Careers in Health Care

High school students and recent graduates are learning about rural health care at UA this summer.

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UA Alumnus Named Eisenhower Global Scholar

John Richardson was one of four in the nation to be named an Eisenhower Global Scholar.

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2 UA Faculty Named Fulbright Scholars

Two faculty members received Fulbright awards for educators to teach and research around the globe.

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Federal Grant Powers UA’s Autonomous Bus Safety Research

Researchers will collaborate with campus transit to test and deploy safety technology for large buses.

UA National Alumni Association Receives Record $8M Gift From Non-Alumnus

UA National Alumni Association Receives Record $8M Gift From Non-Alumnus

Decas’ gift is the largest single gift the National Alumni Association has ever received.