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Teaching the Constitution at 250: UA graduate prepares young citizens

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Announcements

UA strengthens advising to give students more personalized support

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Awards & Honors

5 UA faculty named Fulbright Scholars

campus News

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How to maximize your core courses with Pathways

Students can complete the nine hours of Pathways courses anytime during their time at the Capstone.

Awards & Honors

Dean’s List students named for UA spring 2026 term

Awards & Honors

UA students offered Fulbright awards for 2026-2027

Campus Impact

Denny Chimes history preserved through student project

Announcements

New office to expand internship opportunities for all students

STUDENTS

Elaina Burt, Julia Schumacher, Ruby Tilghman, Jayla Duncan, Alana Price.

May UA grad crowned Miss Alabama 2026

The title comes with a $15,000 cash scholarship along with several sponsor gifts and services made available to the winner.

FACULTY & STAFF

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.

HONORS & AWARDS

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Social Work Professor Honored with Peace Award

The Buford Peace Award is a prestigious universitywide honor presented annually by the School of Social Work.

Tips & Resources

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.

New policy, website offer campus guidance on generative AI

The policy is designed to provide guardrails rather than roadblocks as generative AI continues to evolve.

When every second counts: CPR and AED Awareness Week

Learning CPR and how to use an AED does not take long, but the knowledge can make a life-saving difference.

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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Summer program reaches 5-year milestone in preparing future physicians

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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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Research

UA research suggests ocean collapse triggered ancient wildfires

Students

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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