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Evidence-based AI course aims to bridge skills gap for UA undergraduates
As employers increasingly seek AI-ready graduates, a new UA course is helping students build the practical, ethical and critical-thinking skills needed to succeed in an AI-driven workforce.
How international sports affirm and challenge national identity
UA professor explores how media narratives shape and reflect national identity among sports fans during international sports competitions.
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.
USGS Director Tours UA Water Research Hub, Praises Partnerships and Programs
The visit deepened a growing partnership and sparked new conversations about the future of the nation’s critical water resources.
Leading with Ingenuity at University of Alabama
Faculty fuel a steady pipeline of innovation through research that tackles real-world challenges.
Printing Possibilities: Inside The Cube 3D Printing Lab
At The Cube, University of Alabama students turn ideas into real, working prototypes through hands-on engineering and entrepreneurship.
Behind the Curtain at URCA 2026
University of Alabama undergraduate researchers talk on why they participated in URCA 2026 and what they gained from the experience.
Roll Research: Outstanding Undergrad Research Honored
UA recognized winners of the 20th annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference at an awards ceremony in April.
UA Among National Leaders with AI-Readiness Initiative Launch
The UA AI Experience will ensure all UA faculty, staff and students have the skills to build AI fluency.