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Latest News Releases
UA Raised Over 430,000 Pounds of Food For Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Drive
Together The University of Alabama and Auburn University raised more than 1.4 million pounds of food for Alabamians in need.
Sleepless in Alabama: Study Finds Many with Poor Sleep Health
Findings suggest the number of Americans experiencing obstructive sleep apnea could potentially be much higher.
UA Research Traces the Spicy History of Chili Peppers
A multidisciplinary approach revealed a new theory of where humans first began to domesticate chili peppers.
UA Student Earns Prestigious Rhodes Scholarship
UA senior Kate Herndon is among 32 in the nation to receive the Rhodes Scholarship.
Army Officer Awarded 2024 UA Online Legendary Service Award
U.S. Army Maj. Kimberly A. Smith is the recipient of the 2024 UA Online Legendary Service Award.
Shelton Named UA Vice Provost, Chief Information Officer
Mike Shelton has been named the next vice provost and chief information officer and will begin his tenure Dec. 1.
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