News Releases

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River Pitch Competition Returns for 2022

The competition encourages and supports West Alabama’s aspiring entrepreneurs.

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UA to Lead Regional Data Center Combatting Opioid Crisis

With expertise and experience in multidisciplinary data analytics, The University of Alabama was tapped to spearhead a regional center to help communities across the Southeast combat the opioid crisis.

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Support for Sponsored Projects Doubles in Four Years

Outside support of research, other sponsored activity and instructional efforts that spark innovation and discovery at The University of Alabama more than doubled over the past four years thanks to another record-breaking year. 

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UA CCHS Expands Health Care Across Alabama for 50 Years

The UA College of Community Health Sciences is celebrating 50 years of expanding health care in rural areas of Alabama.

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UA, TCEDA Hosting Joint Summit to Discuss Power, Mobility Economy

The University of Alabama and the Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority are jointly hosting a summit on the emerging power and mobility economy in the region.

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New MRI Research Facility at UA Ready for Transformative Research

The next breakthrough in human development and health research could come from The University of Alabama. 

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UA RISE Center’s BUY for RISE Nov. 4-5

The UA RISE Center will host its annual BUY for RISE fundraiser Nov. 4-5 and will feature bargains from numerous local retailers

UA Senior Elected 2022 Homecoming Queen

UA Senior Elected 2022 Homecoming Queen

A senior from Michigan has been crowned UA homecoming queen.

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UA Provost Formally Inducted Into National Academy of Medicine

UA Executive Vice President and Provost James Dalton was formally inducted into the National Academy of Medicine during a ceremony Oct. 15 in Washington, D.C.

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State Business Leaders Still Sour on Economy

For the second consecutive quarter, state business leaders have a negative outlook on the economy, according to the latest quarterly survey by The University of Alabama.