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Dr. Tiffany Sippial

Sippial Named Dean of UA Honors College

Dr. Tiffany Sippial has been named the next dean of the UA Honors College and will begin her tenure July 5.

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Annual Bama Blitz Online Fundraising Event Set for April 18-20

Bama Blitz, UA’s annual online fundraising campaign, will launch at noon Central Tuesday, April 18 and conclude Thursday, April 20 at noon Central.

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Public Invited to Participate in the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge

The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development and partner organizations kick off the 2023 season of the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge on April 22 and invite the public to participate in planned events.

Alabama Forensic Council Wins 24th National Championship

Alabama Forensic Council Wins 24th National Championship

UA’s competitive speech team recently competed in five national tournaments and brought home its 24th team national championship and nine individual event national championships among other awards.

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Golf, Tennis Fundraisers Benefit UA RISE Center

The UA RISE Center will host women’s and mixed doubles tennis tournaments and the RISE Tournament of Champions to aid in fundraising efforts to help its students reach their full potential.

Beneath the Earth, Ancient Ocean Floor Likely Surrounds the Core

Beneath the Earth, Ancient Ocean Floor Likely Surrounds the Core

Through global-scale seismic imaging of Earth’s innards, research led by The University of Alabama revealed a layer between the core and the mantle that is likely a dense, yet thin, sunk ocean floor, a new study reveals.

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Two UA Students Named Goldwater Scholars

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program has selected two UA students as Goldwater Scholars for 2023-2024.

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Affordability Concerns Remain as Costlier Rent Growth Slows

The average cost to rent housing across the country continues to become more expensive, but the price increases are slowing, according to a monthly rent index compiled by three colleges including The University of Alabama.

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UA Honors Week 2023 Features Tapping on the Mound

UA will celebrate the achievements of outstanding students and faculty during Honors Week, April 3-7, culminating in the Tapping on the Mound ceremony on Honors Day.

UA Campus Home to Alabama Champion Tree

UA Campus Home to Alabama Champion Tree

UA was also recognized during the event as a “Tree Campus USA” for the eighth consecutive year.