News Releases

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UA Waives Fees During Free App Week

Applications must be submitted by Feb. 28 at 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time. The application fee will be required after the deadline.

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UA Showcases Young African Filmmakers at Festival

The Africana Film Festival will feature films from Africa and the African Diaspora followed by a panel discussion.

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UA Miracle Raises $223,725 for Children’s of Alabama

UA Miracle, the University’s largest student-led philanthropic organization, raised $223,725 for Children’s of Alabama.

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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.