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Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Sets Record in 2025

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger raised a record 630,624 pounds of food during its annual food drive. Continue reading Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Sets Record in 2025

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Research

Precision Chiming: Denny Chimes Now Synced to UA Atomic Clock

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Alabama Impact

UA Supplies Pipeline of Rural Health Care Professionals for State

Campus Impact

Building Community: Operation Iron Ruck 2025

view of the crowd outside of Bryant-Denny stadium for the kickoff of the eighth annual operation iron ruck — Operation Iron Ruck kicked off its eighth year at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

three iron ruck participants smile while having a photo taken — Members of The University of Alabama Student Veterans Association and Auburn University Student Veterans Association are marching together to bring awareness to veteran suicide.

an american flag bandana tied to a ruck sack — Each participant will carry 22 pounds of donated materials and 22 nameless dog tags to remember the estimated 22 veterans who die by suicide each day.

Drew Lufkin addresses the crowd — Drew Lufkin, ruck coordinator for Operation Iron Ruck, sets the tone for the march.

four ruckers smile for the camera in front of Bryant-Denny Stadium — More than 160 are participating in this year’s ruck.

a label on a rucksack says "in honor and memory of lieutenant colonel Brett Stork Hart — The goal of the annual event is to help end veteran suicide by raising awareness, building community and providing a support structure for veterans throughout Alabama.

Andre Newby — Andrew Newby, director of UA Veteran and Military Affairs, wishes the ruckers well.

the iron ruck crowd departs on the walk of champions — During the three-day trip, each student veteran will hike approximately 50 miles and walk for 2.5 hours, resting for about five hours, then resuming the next leg of the hike.

a veteran holds a football at the operation iron ruck kickoff — The group will also deliver a ceremonial game ball to the coin toss of the Iron Bowl.

closeup on a rucker wearing a football helmet that days "operation Iron Ruck" — The goal of the annual event is to help end veteran suicide by raising awareness, building community and providing a support structure for veterans throughout Alabama.

Members of The University of Alabama Student Veterans Association and Auburn University Student Veterans Association are marching together to bring awareness to veteran suicide.

campus News

UA Campus Operations During Thanksgiving Break 2025

See what will be open and closed on campus during Thanksgiving week.

The Gorgas House Museum lit with Christmas lights at night

Museums & Libraries

Celebrate the Holidays with Free UA Museums Events

Campus Impact

Small Steps, Big Impact: Students Help Drive Sustainability on Campus

Students

Fashion for Life Showcases Apparel Design Seniors

Parrys Washington, Maritza Colin Miranda, Mia Hernandez, Treasure Mulkey, Emma Lowe, Kaila Simmons, Brian Matias.

Students

Achieve Scholars: Critical Thinkers Collaborate Across Majors

STUDENTS

‘Battle’ Breaks Fundraising Record

The event’s highest earnings were about $8,500 in 2023, mostly through ticket sales and sponsorships.

FACULTY & STAFF

Q&A: 2 Minutes with PSA’s Kelly Wolfe

PSA President Kelly Wolfe shares how they are advocating for professional staff and professional development opportunities.

HONORS & AWARDS

Fall 2025 Faculty and Staff Accolades

Multiple fellowships and awards, as well as a debut album: See what legendary things UA faculty and staff have been up to recently.

Tips & Resources

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Tips to Manage End-of-Semester and Holiday Stress

The end of the year can be stressful. Manage your time and your health with these key tips.

Three students sitting in leaves under a tree on the Quad

Fall Forecast: Football, Foliage…and Funnel Clouds?

As fall settles over Alabama with its colorful leaves and crisp air, it also marks the arrival of the state’s secondary severe weather season.

a woman helps a customer get their TSA precheck validated

UA Passport Office Offers TSA PreCheck Enrollment

Students, faculty, staff and community members can complete the enrollment process during regular passport facility hours.

The Alabama Impact

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

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UA’s Impact on State, Local Economies Sets Records

Culverhouse LEAD Program Named for Late Alumnus

UA Establishes School of Leadership and Policy

The School will provide practice-based, interdisciplinary education to prepare diverse students as leaders and public servants.

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News Releases

UA Advances Research Across Disciplines through AI Infrastructure Investments

Urban park in downtown Mobile, Ala. Sidewalk flanked by trees leading to a metal foutain.

Research

Research Finds Urban Parks Connected to Lower Crime, Better Community Health

Dr. Rohan Sood points to a wall mounted monitor showing a diagram of a space orbit.

STEM

From Campus to Cosmos: Space Research and Education at UA

In honor of World Space Week, here are some highlights of space-focused research and student opportunities at The University of Alabama. Continue reading From Campus to Cosmos: Space Research and Education at UA

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