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UA, State Partners Expand Brain Injury Care with Launch of COMPASS Initiative

A new interdisciplinary program will provide brain injury evaluation for free to Alabama residents referred by ADRS. Continue reading UA, State Partners Expand Brain Injury Care with Launch of COMPASS Initiative

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News Releases

New UA Facility Focused on Water Will Support Research, Economic Development

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Awards & Honors

Sports Media Scholar Wins UA’s SEC Faculty Achievement Award

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Faculty Members Receive Distinguished Professorships from UA System

Distinguished professorships are among the highest honors in The University of Alabama System.

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Students

University of Alabama Offers Unique Social Work Practicum in Washington, D.C.

Students

Scaling New Heights: Bama Climbing Club

Events

March Events to Get You Moving

Awards & Honors

Meet the Winners of the 2026 Premier Awards, UA’s Top Honors

STUDENTS

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No Veteran Left Behind: Students Teach Technology, Build Connections

UA students are helping veterans confront technological challenges.

FACULTY & STAFF

UA Searching for School of Leadership and Policy’s First Dean

UA has started the search for the dean of the recently established School of Leadership and Policy.

HONORS & AWARDS

Dean’s List Students Named for UA Fall 2025 Term

A total of 15,388 students enrolled during Fall Semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list or president’s list.

Tips & Resources

FOMO and Burnout: The Hidden Pressures of Staying Connected

Saying yes to everything can lead to burnout and fatigue. It is essential to create boundaries to take care of yourself.

Roll Safe into Spring Break 2026

Essential tips for a safe spring break.

5 Things to Know About the Center for Service and Leadership

UA students lead by serving, and the Center for Service and Leadership makes it all happen.

The Alabama Impact

From education to health care to water and the environment, the University is making a positive impact in the state of Alabama.

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Successful UA Exchange Program Gets a Reboot

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UA Miracle Sets Fundraising Record of $394,178 for Children’s of Alabama

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UA Aims to Double Nursing Enrollment to Address Statewide Shortage

UA has unveiled a transformative plan to double the enrollment of the Capstone College of Nursing.

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Research

UA Plays Key Role in International Particle Detector Upgrade in Antarctica

Campus Impact

From Lab to Locker Room: Engineering Confidence Through Assistive Technology

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Research

What Lives Beneath: Atkinson’s Work Reveals Why Mussels Matter

Freshwater ecologist Dr. Carla Atkinson is one small piece of the system working to understand and preserve Alabama ecosystems. Continue reading What Lives Beneath: Atkinson’s Work Reveals Why Mussels Matter

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