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Students at The University of Alabama watch as a rover-sized robot prepares to dig inside a glass room.

UA Robotic Mining Team Continues Winning

The student team once again shined at a national robotics mining competition, building upon a dynasty. Continue reading UA Robotic Mining Team Continues Winning

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Trolley Tracks Unearthed on University Boulevard

During a recent UA construction project, old trolley tracks were unearthed along University Boulevard near Gallalee Hall.   Continue reading Trolley Tracks Unearthed on University Boulevard

People with placards and posters on a global strike for climate change.

Historical Emission Info Key for Climate Agreement 

Failure to consider historical emissions by countries lowers the chances of reaching an agreement on who pays for mitigation of climate change.  Continue reading Historical Emission Info Key for Climate Agreement 

UA Preview — May 30-June 4, 2023

UA Preview — May 30-June 4, 2023

Entrepreneurship in Alabama at all-time high, summer commencement date announced, UA hosts youth summer camps and more. Continue reading UA Preview — May 30-June 4, 2023

A group of wheelchair tennis players and staff smile for a photo.

UA Wheelchair Tennis Team Wins 7th Consecutive National Title

The matchup between Alabama and Auburn was held at the United States Tennis Association National Campus in Orlando. Continue reading UA Wheelchair Tennis Team Wins 7th Consecutive National Title

an audience watching a concert on the plaza

Step Into Summer with June Events in Tuscaloosa  

Campus may be quieter in summer, but the community offers many lively events like outdoor concerts and movie screenings. Continue reading Step Into Summer with June Events in Tuscaloosa  

A wide angle view of a graduation ceremony, with students sitting waiting to be awarded degrees.

Summer 2023 Commencement Date Announced

The University of Alabama will hold a summer commencement ceremony Saturday, Aug. 5, at Coleman Coliseum. Continue reading Summer 2023 Commencement Date Announced

Entrepreneurship in Alabama at All-Time High

Entrepreneurship in Alabama at All-Time High

A new analysis of websites finds small business entrepreneurship in Alabama is healthy. Continue reading Entrepreneurship in Alabama at All-Time High

UA Preview — May 22-28, 2023

UA Preview — May 22-28, 2023

This week: UA students receive Fulbright awards, the College of Engineering hosts national robotic mining challenge and more. Continue reading UA Preview — May 22-28, 2023

Army ROTC students in a helicopter

Air Force, Army ROTC Prepare Future Leaders

UA’s high-performing and motivated ROTC cadets go on to serve at the highest ranks of the military and beyond. Continue reading Air Force, Army ROTC Prepare Future Leaders

A rover-type robot on a high table with people around it working on it.

College of Engineering to Host National 2023 Robotic Mining Challenge

Sponsored by Caterpillar Inc., the event is designed to create solutions to problems faced on moon exploration missions. Continue reading College of Engineering to Host National 2023 Robotic Mining Challenge

A Where Legends Are Made banner near the Student Center

UA Students Receive U.S. Fulbright Program Awards for 2023-2024

Thirteen UA students received various awards from the Fulbright Program. Continue reading UA Students Receive U.S. Fulbright Program Awards for 2023-2024