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UA Preview — June 9-15, 2025

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MEDIA ASSETS & RESOURCES

Staff members in the Department of Communications are ready to help members of the media who are looking for subject matter experts or covering a story on the UA campus. Direct questions to Alex House.

Abbott is an entomology expert studying insects and shares his knowledge about nature and conservation.

Knowlden studies sleeping habits and the mental effects afternoon naps can have.

Burkhardt is a clinical psychologist specializing in how time changes and the resulting longer days can affect a person’s mood.

Latest News Releases

UA to Hold Summer 2025 Commencement Aug. 2

UA to Hold Summer 2025 Commencement Aug. 2

Over 1,200 students are expected to graduate at UA’s summer commencement.

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UA Capital Campaign Exceeds $1.8 Billion Goal 15 Months Ahead of Schedule

Over the past decade, Rising Tide 2.0 has advanced UA’s mission to expand opportunities for student success.

J Frank Barefield stands in front of Clark Hall

Barefield Gift to Name UA’s College of Arts and Sciences

Alumnus J. Frank Barefield Jr. has made a $35 million gift commitment to The University of Alabama to name the College of Arts and Sciences.

The Alabama license plate with the Vault A logo

UA Unveils New Collegiate License Plate

UA’s vehicle tag will feature a new look as the classic Vault A Alabama logo makes a comeback on the collegiate license plate.

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NextGen In A Box Makes Water Modeling More Accessible

Open source software package makes it easier to set up and use the NextGen National Water Model framework.

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UA to Host Alabama Boys, Girls State

UA will host American Legion Alabama Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Alabama Girls State for the first time since 2021.


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