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UA To Train Needed Workforce for Water Operations and Forecasting

The University of Alabama has been awarded $3 million from the National Science Foundation to establish a unique hydrologic science research and training program for graduate students.

The inside of dark matter detector.

UA Researchers Contribute to Startup of Dark Matter Detector

Dark matter particles, which are fundamental to understanding the universe, have never been detected — but perhaps not for much longer.

Lindsay Fincher crowned Miss Alabama 2022.

Miss UA Lindsay Fincher crowned Miss Alabama 2022

Lindsay Fincher represented The University of Alabama during the 2022 Miss Alabama Pageant, ultimately winning the crown. Fourteen other candidates connected to UA competed as well.

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UA Researchers Develop Way to Test Water for Metal Pollutants

Research involving The University of Alabama created an easier way to detect harmful levels of heavy metals in water, which could help improve human health by boosting detection efforts by regulatory agencies, water utilities and commercial fishing.

UA, Harvard Researchers Identify Potential Parkinson’s Therapeutic

UA, Harvard Researchers Identify Potential Parkinson’s Therapeutic

Researchers at The University of Alabama were part of a national investigation that identified a new candidate therapeutic target for Parkinson’s Disease, according to recently published results.

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UA Experience Helps Graduate Find Her Voice

During her time at The University of Alabama, Anna Kutbay discovered more about herself and her unique contributions, giving her confidence in her advocacy for the rights of people with disabilities.

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UA Chosen for Next Round of National Vehicle Competition

Building on its success in the previous two competitions, The University of Alabama was selected as one of 15 North American institutions to participate in the upcoming EcoCAR EV Challenge.

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UA to Celebrate Excellence Among Faculty Research, Creative Activity

Members of The University of Alabama faculty will be honored for their research, scholarship and creative contributions at the upcoming Faculty Research Day.

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UA Awarded $360 Million to Lead National Water Effort

The University of Alabama is poised to become a standard bearer in translating water research into operations that improve the nation’s ability to predict water-related hazards and effectively manage water resources. 

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State-of-the-Art Autism Research, Services Thriving at UA

In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day, UA proudly highlights the cutting-edge autism research, education and services taking place on campus.