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UA Preview — May 22-28, 2023

UA Preview — May 22-28, 2023

This week: UA students receive Fulbright awards, the College of Engineering hosts national robotic mining challenge and more. Continue reading UA Preview — May 22-28, 2023

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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 Deidre Stalnaker.

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Latest News Releases

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Summer 2023 Commencement Date Announced

The University of Alabama will hold a summer commencement ceremony Saturday, Aug. 5, at Coleman Coliseum.

Entrepreneurship in Alabama at All-Time High

Entrepreneurship in Alabama at All-Time High

A new analysis of websites finds small business entrepreneurship in Alabama is healthy.

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UA Students Receive U.S. Fulbright Program Awards for 2023-2024

Thirteen UA students received various awards from the Fulbright Program.

Young businessman charges an electric vehicle at an electric vehicle charging station

UA-Led Electric Vehicle Project Wins Initial National Award

A proposal to strengthen the Deep South’s role in production and support of electric vehicles will be developed further.

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Emeritus Professor Elected To National Academy of Sciences

Dr. William Dressler, professor emeritus, was recently elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences.

The Capstone College of Nursing

UA Names Sanford Dean of Capstone College of Nursing

Dr. Julie Sanford has been named the next dean of the UA Capstone College of Nursing and will begin her tenure Aug. 1.

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