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Q&A: 2 Minutes with SGA’s Lucy Bonhaus

SGA President Lucy Bonhaus talks about some exciting things the organization is working on this academic year.

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Get to Know UA’s New Data Governance Policy

UA has implemented a new Data Governance Policy to standardize definitions and promote consistency and trust in data across campus.

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Staying Safe on Campus: How You Can Help Keep UA Secure

UA is recognizing SeeSayDay on Sept. 25.

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UA Preview — Sept. 22-28, 2025

UA sets enrollment records, rural Alabama students join medical and dental scholars program and much more.

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Q&A: 2 Minutes with Faculty Senate’s Matthew Hudnall

Faculty Senate President Matthew Hudnall talks about the Senate’s impact and its goals for the upcoming academic year.

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Future Rural Medicine Physicians, Dentists Begin Education at UA

CCHS recently welcomed 11 students to the Rural Medical Scholars Program and the Rural Dental Scholars Program

Honoring Heroes: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Pays Tribute to First Responders

Honoring Heroes: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Pays Tribute to First Responders

“Remembering those who gave everything helps keep their memory alive.” 

UA’s Record Enrollment Growth Reinforces In-State Investment, Academic Excellence

UA’s Record Enrollment Growth Reinforces In-State Investment, Academic Excellence

UA’s commitment to student success results in new record with 42,360 students, a 3.7% increase.

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Staying Safe on Campus: Smart Steps to Prevent Theft

Theft is typically a crime of opportunity, which means small changes in behavior can make a big difference.

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UA Preview — Sept. 15-21, 2025

Real estate program named for Birmingham-area developer, Alabama Fossil Fest and much more.

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UA Real Estate Program Named for Birmingham-Area Developer 

The Rance M. Sanders Real Estate Program includes an all-new undergraduate major and an existing minor.

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Practice Makes Perfect: Preparing Nurses to Lead Through Crisis

The Capstone College of Nursing’s simulation center prepares the next generation of nurses through state-of-the-science technology and innovative teaching strategies.