News Releases

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UA Launches Leaders to Legends Program for High School Students

Applications for the 2025-26 Leaders to Legends program will open in February.

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Gray Receives UA System’s McMahon-Pleiad Prize

Dr. Jeff Gray has been awarded The University of Alabama System’s McMahon-Pleiad Prize. 

Dr. Stuart R. Bell

University of Alabama President to Step Down in July

After a decade of leadership,  Dr. Stuart R. Bell, the 29th president of The University of Alabama, will step down from the presidency mid-summer.  

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UA to Suspend Normal Operations Jan. 10

The University of Alabama will suspend normal operations from 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, through 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10.

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Realizing the Dream 2025 Events and Activities Announced

Tickets for the concert and awards banquet go on sale Jan. 10.

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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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Celebrate the Holidays with Free UA Museums Events

UA Museums invites visitors to enjoy the holidays with free events at three of its museums.

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UA Raised Over 430,000 Pounds of Food For Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Drive

Together The University of Alabama and Auburn University raised more than 1.4 million pounds of food for Alabamians in need.

Sleepless in Alabama: Study Finds Many with Poor Sleep Health

Sleepless in Alabama: Study Finds Many with Poor Sleep Health

Findings suggest the number of Americans experiencing obstructive sleep apnea could potentially be much higher.

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2024 Operation Iron Ruck Brings Awareness to Veteran Suicides

The annual Operation Iron Ruck brings awareness to veterans suicides.