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3 UA Students Awarded Prestigious Goldwater Scholarships

Three UA students were selected as Goldwater Scholars for 2026-2027.

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Bamalytics: Netting Success On and Off the Court

Bamalytics creates a unique, shared experience between student-workers and student-athletes.

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UA Hosts Leadership Development Seminar for High School Sophomores

UA hosted 150 high school sophomores from around the state for a program designed to cultivate leadership skills.

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State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame Inducts 2026 Class

The State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inducted six individuals and honored one corporation and one engineering project.

Successful UA Exchange Program Gets a Reboot

Successful UA Exchange Program Gets a Reboot

University of Alabama has rebooted an innovative international exchange program in automotive engineering.

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UA’s Alabama Mobility and Power Center to Integrate Honeywell Technology in Battery Research Lab

UA’s Alabama Mobility and Power Center will integrate Honeywell’s AI-powered Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform into its lab.


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