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UA Preview — Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 2024

UA Preview — Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 2024

Operation Iron Ruck this week, study find many Alabamians struggle with quality sleep health and much more.

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UA Raised Over 430,000 Pounds of Food For Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Drive

Together The University of Alabama and Auburn University raised more than 1.4 million pounds of food for Alabamians in need.

Dr. Morgan Luttig leads a group of singers.

Druid City Chorus Unites UA, Community Through Song

The group is open to students, faculty staff from UA, Shelton State Community College and Stillman College, and citizens across West Alabama.

Student music group Elbow Joint

Elbow Joint Wins SGA’s Battle of the Bands Fundraiser

The fundraising event raised over $6,000 for the SGA’s Joe Espy Needs-Based Scholarship to help students in need of financial assistance.

Sleepless in Alabama: Study Finds Many with Poor Sleep Health

Sleepless in Alabama: Study Finds Many with Poor Sleep Health

Findings suggest the number of Americans experiencing obstructive sleep apnea could potentially be much higher.

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Positioning UA for an AI Future

The University of Alabama is gathering facilities and expertise to lead the state in machine learning and AI.

Operation Iron Ruck participants start the march in Tuscaloosa last year

2024 Operation Iron Ruck Brings Awareness to Veteran Suicides

The annual Operation Iron Ruck brings awareness to veterans suicides.

Graduate School Dean Susan Carvalho, Albert Pionke holding the award and President Stuart Bell

Victorian Literature Specialist Receives Blackmon-Moody Award

Dr. Albert Pionke is the recipient of the 2024 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award.

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UA Research Traces the Spicy History of Chili Peppers

A multidisciplinary approach revealed a new theory of where humans first began to domesticate chili peppers.

UAPD Names New Deputy Chief

UAPD Names New Deputy Chief

The University of Alabama Police Department has named longtime police executive Scott Thurmond as deputy chief.

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Campus Operations During Thanksgiving Week 2024

See adjusted hours for everyday campus services and offices during the week of Thanksgiving.

Denny Chimes

Faculty and Staff Accolades for Fall 2024

University faculty and staff have many professional achievements to celebrate this fall.