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Aubrey Davis

Experience That Inspires: Program Launches UA Student Into Real‑World Design

Winning included Davis going to New York Fashion Week and working with UA’s trademark and licensing office to produce her winning look.

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UA Students Lead River Pitch Winners

The highly anticipated annual competition awarded 12 first-place prizes worth $1,000. New this year, a $250 prize was awarded for second place.

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New Semester, New Events 

A new semester brings plenty of cool new events on campus and around town.

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Longtime Police Executive Named New UAPD Chief

UAPD has named former deputy chief and longtime police executive Scott Thurmond as chief.  

Scholarship Offers College Completion Hope for Upperclassmen

Scholarship Offers College Completion Hope for Upperclassmen

UA upperclassmen who need financial help to complete their degree can now turn to the Lucille Ryals Thompson Endowed Student Success Scholarship.

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Home Away From Home: Community at International Coffee Hour

This ongoing event brings students from all over the world together to share food and conversation.

Firefighters carry a person on a stretcher during an emergency exercise at The University of Alabama.

Be Ready for Anything in 2026

A new year is the perfect time to set goals, and one of the most important is staying prepared for emergencies.

Freshman students create a script A, UA's logo.

UA Updates Admissions Review Process 

The update reflects UA’s commitment to evaluating students’ full potential based on balancing academics, extracurriculars, experiences and standardized test results.

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Must-See Moments: Top Videos of 2025

2025 was full of stories that made us smile, cheer and think big. We’ve rounded up the videos that captured the heart and hustle of campus.

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UA Begins National Search for Provost

UA has launched its national search for a new provost. 

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Behind the Lens: UA Photographers’ Best Shots of 2025

See the top moments on campus through the eyes of University photographers.

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UA’s Top News of 2025

2025 was a year of transformation. Explore the stories that shaped campus and captured national attention.