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UA researcher leads global effort to promote reliable health information

Dr. Rebecca Ivic is helping to steer a commission focused on health communication to promote access to accurate health information. Continue reading UA researcher leads global effort to promote reliable health information

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Windgate Foundation quadruples support for UA’s book arts program

Campus Impact

UA honors more than 700 employees for years of service

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Ready for fall 2026? Here’s your checklist

The fall semester is just around the corner. Make sure you’re prepared with this quick list of deadlines and important items.

Students

Inside this health care lab the patients aren’t real, but the lessons are

Alabama Impact

UA gives high school students look at rural healthcare careers

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Evidence-based AI course aims to bridge skills gap for UA undergraduates

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Alabama Impact

Summer program reaches 5-year milestone in preparing future physicians

STUDENTS

Sydney Blackhurst poses with a $10,000 check she earned during the SEC Startup Competition.

UA swimmer earns $10k in SEC Startup Competition

Blackhurst beat out student-athletes from the University of Arkansas, LSU and the University of South Carolina to take first place.

FACULTY & STAFF

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Out of Office: Behind the wheel with UA’s campus drivers

Every day, thousands of faculty, staff and students rely on the professional drivers like Brenda Jordan and Quentin King to get around campus safely and on time.

HONORS & AWARDS

UAPD chief graduates from FBI National Academy

UAPD Chief Scott Thurmond joins an elite group of law enforcement leaders after graduating from the FBI National Academy.

Tips & Resources

Things to know about campus move-in

Got questions about campus move-in? You’ve come to the right place.

5 things to know about the Institute for Social Science Research

This interdisciplinary research hub turns big ideas into big impact.

Hotter than a firecracker: Staying safe in the summer heat

Alabama heat isn’t something to take lightly, but with preparation and awareness, you can stay safe all summer long.

The Alabama Impact

From education to healthcare to water and the environment, the University is making a positive impact in the state of Alabama.

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UMC expands services over summer

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UA Set for Alabama Boys, Girls State

Mohler Outlines ‘Future-Ready Flagship’ Vision

During spring campus assembly, UA president Dr. Peter J. Mohler outlined four commitments meant to guide the institution in the years ahead.

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Research

How international sports affirm and challenge national identity

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UA research suggests ocean collapse triggered ancient wildfires

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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. Continue reading UA students explore the new ethical dilemmas of an AI world

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