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Denham named associate provost, dean of UA Graduate School

Dr. André Denham has been named the next associate provost and dean of the Graduate School.

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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.

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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.

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Wright named inaugural dean of UA School of Leadership and Policy

Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Parker H. Wright has been selected as the inaugural dean of UA’s new School of Leadership and Policy.

UA students explore the new ethical dilemmas of an AI world

UA students explore the new ethical dilemmas of an AI world

An innovative semester-long experience prepared students at The University of Alabama to address new ethical questions raised by AI.

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UA Set for Alabama Boys, Girls State

UA will host hundreds of the state’s top rising high school seniors for experiential learning of a model state government.


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