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Senator and Dr. Shelby, President Bell and group of people cuts a ribbon outside Tuomey Hall, the new home of the Shelby Institute

Shelby Institute Opens Doors and Completes Leadership Team

UA cut the ribbon on the Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership. Continue reading Shelby Institute Opens Doors and Completes Leadership Team

dappled light on a forest trail at the University of Alabama Arboretum

5 Ways to Trek 100 Alabama Miles This Year 

The annual statewide challenge managed by the Center for Economic Development kicks off in April. Continue reading 5 Ways to Trek 100 Alabama Miles This Year 

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UA Education Proves to be Solid Investment

Investing in a UA education yields better long-term annual rates of return than most stocks, stock indexes and bonds. Continue reading UA Education Proves to be Solid Investment

Undergraduate Research on the Rise

Undergraduate Research on the Rise

UA is an incubator for research, with many opportunities for students to work with faculty members. Continue reading Undergraduate Research on the Rise

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3 UA Students Earn Boren Scholarships for Foreign Study

Three UA students will study languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad. Continue reading 3 UA Students Earn Boren Scholarships for Foreign Study

An overhead shot of URCA attendees walking around the Bryant Conference Center.

45 Students Honored for Research Presentations

The annual event highlights the research undergraduate students are working on throughout the year. Continue reading 45 Students Honored for Research Presentations

Shelly Davis smiles while sitting at her desk.

Behind the Scenes to Frontlines, Admin Assistants Make UA Great

The UA community shares shout-outs to their team members who make a difference every day. Continue reading Behind the Scenes to Frontlines, Admin Assistants Make UA Great

Don’t Leave T-Town Without Doing These 5 Things

Don’t Leave T-Town Without Doing These 5 Things

Before you cross that graduation stage, make sure you do these five things. Continue reading Don’t Leave T-Town Without Doing These 5 Things

Three students modeling apparel at the Tee Time Fashion Show

Fashion Design Students’ Creativity Shines in Tee Time Fashion Show

Fashion design students created garments from sustainable materials for the annual fashion show. Continue reading Fashion Design Students’ Creativity Shines in Tee Time Fashion Show

Big Al laying in bed with a sleep cap and a UA catalogue.

Seventh Annual Bama Blitz Raises $5 Million

More than 1,742 gifts were made during the crowdfunded, social media-driven campaign. Continue reading Seventh Annual Bama Blitz Raises $5 Million

exterior of the UAPD precinct on the Strip

5 Things to Know About UAPD

Learn more about The University of Alabama Police Department. Continue reading 5 Things to Know About UAPD

UA Preview — April 22-28, 2024

UA Preview — April 22-28, 2024

English professor earns prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship, expert available to talk summer fashion and much more. Continue reading UA Preview — April 22-28, 2024