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UA student-athletes earn medals at Para Track and Field National Championships

The national championship event was held July 23-26 at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island in New York City. Continue reading UA student-athletes earn medals at Para Track and Field National Championships

Campus Impact

Things to know about campus move-in

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Students

Welcome back: August events you don’t want to miss

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Fall Semester is Here

Find helpful resources and discover what’s happening across campus as the new academic year begins, including need-to-know info, events, campus updates and more.

Fall Essentials

Commencement

Snapshot from summer 2026 commencement

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Summer Commencement 2026, graduation, grads, cap and gown, Mohler, President

See some of the best shots from the summer 2026 commencement ceremony.

campus News

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Summer 2026 degree candidates announced

About 1,300 students are expected to complete their degrees this summer. The summer commencement ceremony takes place Saturday, Aug. 1.

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Announcements

UA joins inaugural U.S. Entente Cordiale Challenge

College of Communication & Information Sciences

Windgate Foundation quadruples support for UA’s book arts program

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Students

UA swimmer earns $10k in SEC Startup Competition

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Students

Traversing history: UA students take on Peru’s Inca Trail

STUDENTS

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

As employers increasingly seek AI-ready graduates, a new UA course is helping students build the practical, ethical and critical-thinking skills needed to succeed in an AI-driven workforce.

FACULTY & STAFF

UA honors more than 700 employees for years of service

UA faculty and staff are legendary. Here, we honor just three for their years of service.

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

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Getting around campus without a car

Here’s what you need to know about options for navigating campus.

5 things to know about Weeks of Welcome

Use Weeks of Welcome to find your niche on campus, and you’ll stay connected throughout the year.

Start smart and stay safe in fall 2026

Review the safety tips and campus resources that can help students, faculty and staff start the semester with confidence.

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

UA gives high school students look at rural healthcare careers

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Summer program reaches 5-year milestone in preparing future physicians

The Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internship is preparing future rural physicians through clinical experiences, skills training and mentorship.

UA in the News

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Research

UA researcher leads global effort to promote reliable health information

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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

A University of Alabama study revealed an ancient marine life extinction event kicked off widespread wildfires in the Devonian period. Continue reading UA research suggests ocean collapse triggered ancient wildfires

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