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UA to Launch State’s First School of Data Science

UA to Launch State’s First School of Data Science

The School will provide a hub for artificial intelligence education, innovation and workforce development.

UA mascot Big Al shows surprise while viewing a student poster presentation at URCA 2026

Behind the Curtain at URCA 2026

University of Alabama undergraduate researchers talk on why they participated in URCA 2026 and what they gained from the experience.

A small group of people plant a tree.

Arbor Day Events Adds to Campus Forest Structure

Students and staff gathered to help replace a hackberry tree that had been removed earlier this semester, planting an oak tree in its place.

Jalynn Chance

Future Law Student Fulfills Grandfather’s Dream

Her grandfather’s love of Alabama inspired Jalynn to follow her plan and his dream and attend The University of Alabama.

Liam Schaepers holding a red graduation cap in one hand with a graduation robe slung over his shoulder. Denny chimes is in the background.

Choose Your Own Adventure: First-Gen Graduate Found His Way Trying Many Paths

German international student Liam Schaepers found his ideal American college experience at The University of Alabama.

A red elephant with images of circuitry on its skin.

UA Among National Leaders with AI-Readiness Initiative Launch

The UA AI Experience will ensure all UA faculty, staff and students have the skills to build AI fluency.

Bedford Falls Foundation’s First Gift in Alabama Fuels UA Nursing Growth

Bedford Falls Foundation’s First Gift in Alabama Fuels UA Nursing Growth

This $1.5 million investment will expand in-state scholarships and help grow Alabama’s nursing workforce.

Graduate’s Alabama Success Story of Growth and Leadership  

Graduate’s Alabama Success Story of Growth and Leadership  

Through his journey as a transfer student, Reggie Clifton emerged as a leader and found success at UA.

REACHing New Heights

REACHing New Heights

Alabama REACH helped Zach Cole realize his dreams of college graduation, world travel and more.

Thinking Machines: Inside the BRAINS Lab

Thinking Machines: Inside the BRAINS Lab

The BRAINS Lab’s research is about advancing intelligent robots that can think, adapt, and interact more like humans in real-world environments.

Kayrie Weldon, Valentina Mora Velasquez and Camille Ledford.

Student Employee of the Year Honored for Her Empathy with Clients

Mora works with the department of communicative disorders where she is a bilingual Spanish-English interpreter and office associate.

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Weathering the Storm: Professors Turn Tragedy Into Transformative Research

Tragedy inspired these Alabama professors to turn disaster into groundbreaking research and solutions for safer communities.