Colleges & Schools

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Fall 2021 Degree Candidates Announced

The University of Alabama will host fall 2021 commencement ceremonies Dec. 10 and 11 at Coleman Colesium.

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UA-led Project to Improve Patient Care in Rural Alabama

With about $1.8 million in funding, The University of Alabama is leading an effort to significantly increase the emergency telemedicine capabilities in rural Alabama.

Empowered by Doctorate, Graduate to Lead Road Research in Ghana

Empowered by Doctorate, Graduate to Lead Road Research in Ghana

Two years ago, William Agyemang left everything he knew to pursue a doctoral degree in civil engineering at the Capstone.

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UA Student Chosen as a Rhodes Scholar

A student at The University of Alabama earned the most prestigious academic award for American college graduates and the oldest award for international study.

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UA Leading Effort to Ready Future Teachers of Computer Science

The University of Alabama is leading a program among six state universities to prepare secondary education students to fill the need for trained computer science teachers in the state.

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Fayard Gift to Transform Literacy Education, Support Scholarship

Gary and Nancy Fayard expect their most recent commitment to the UA College of Education and Culverhouse College of Business will create a lasting impact on students as they navigate their lifetime of learning. 

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UA Study: Avoid Travel After Dark During Thanksgiving Week

A study of Thanksgiving week vehicle crash data from the past five years in Alabama shows travel after dark increases risk for crashes and fatalities, leading to the conclusion that, if possible, all modes of transportation should be avoided after the sun goes down.

Evolutionary Genomics Scientist Wins Outstanding Professor Award

Evolutionary Genomics Scientist Wins Outstanding Professor Award

Dr. Laura Reed, an associate professor of biology who specializes in evolutionary genomics, was selected as the winner of the 2021 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award.

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UA, UAB Partner with NIH to Study Healthy Child Brain Development

A diverse and multidisciplinary team of researchers at The University of Alabama at Birmingham and The University of Alabama was awarded a $7.1 million grant over five years to conduct a comprehensive study of risk and protective factors for healthy brain development in children.