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Alabama Fossil Fest dives into Alabama’s prehistoric past

Alabama’s prehistoric past comes to life as fossil sharks, ancient sea creatures and hands-on discoveries take center stage at Alabama Fossil Fest.

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.

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AI meets particle physics in UA-led Department of Energy project

Giving scientists more time for science: A research team from The University of Alabama will leverage machine learning in the field of high-energy physics.

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UA joins inaugural U.S. Entente Cordiale Challenge 

UA is among six American institutions chosen to participate in Entente Cordiale Day, a prestigious international academic competition.

Sydney Blackhurst poses with a $10,000 check she earned during the SEC Startup Competition.

UA swimmer earns $10k in SEC Startup Competition

Blackhurst beat out student-athletes from the University of Arkansas, LSU and the University of South Carolina to take first place.

UA strengthens advising to give students more personalized support

UA strengthens advising to give students more personalized support

This multi-year effort adds almost 50 advisers to guide students across every stage of their college journey.

Alabama Business Hall of Fame inductees

Alabama Business Hall of Fame set to induct seven new members

The induction ceremony for the seven new members will take place Nov. 12 at Haven in downtown Birmingham.

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Denham named associate provost, dean of UA Graduate School

Dr. André Denham has been named the next associate provost and dean of the Graduate School.

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UA research suggests ocean collapse triggered ancient wildfires

A University of Alabama study revealed an ancient marine life extinction event kicked off widespread wildfires in the Devonian period.