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UA Strengthens Commitment to Rural Communities Through STARS College Network
UA has joined the STARS College Network, strengthening its commitment to students in rural and small-town communities.
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Student Success Remains UA Priority While Complying with State, Federal Laws
UA is making changes across campus while also reiterating its commitment to ensuring all students and employees continue to have the support and resources to achieve their goals.
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Providing the Best
Get a glimpse of what goes into the work of prepping housing for the fall semester.
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UA Preview — July 22-28, 2024
Why do brands spend big bucks on ads and sports sponsorships?
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Small Businesses Get Training Boost from Alabama SBDC
Initiative will support training and one-on-one advising for Alabama small businesses.
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Business Hall of Fame to Induct 7
This year’s inductees are Rob Burton, Raymond Harbert, Thomas Harris, Marnix Heersink, Thomas Lowder, Claude Nielsen and Nick Saban.
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Student-Athletes, Alumni to Represent UA in Paris Olympics
The Olympic Games begin July 26 and will broadcast across NBC and Peacock networks.
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UA Preview — July 15-21, 2024
Students hiking famous route in Spain, a new state-of-the-art AI research center and much more.
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5 Things to Know About the University Club
The University Club has reopened with more amenities than ever.
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Open Houses Set for Newly Completed Capstone Learning Academy
Take a look inside the newly finished center, which is set to open in fall 2024.
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Transformative Experience: Students Hike Spain’s Camino de Santiago
A group of 10 UA students took studying abroad to a new level this summer.
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Are You Ready for Fall Semester 2024? Here’s Your Checklist
Here are things to do now before heading to campus for the start of classes.