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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. Continue reading UA Aims to Double Nursing Enrollment to Address Statewide Shortage

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Alabama Impact

UA Launches Innovative College Readiness Programs

Campus Impact

Inside Capstone Agency’s 24-Hour CreateAthon Benefiting Nonprofits

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Lasting Love through UA Special Collections

Step back into time with vintage valentines from UA Special Collections, where love was expressed on paper rather than with heart shaped emojis.

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Events

February Events to Crush On

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Announcements

UA to Hold Spring 2026 Commencement May 1-3

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Faculty & Staff

On the Weather Watch with UA’s Meteorologist, Sarah Johnston

Announcements

Graduate by Hilton to Debut in Tuscaloosa on UA Campus

STUDENTS

UA Remains Top Producer of Fulbright Students

UA has again earned the distinction of being named a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright Students.

FACULTY & STAFF

UAPD Communications Division Receives Accreditation

UAPD is one of only two university police departments nationwide to receive this recognition for excellence in training.

HONORS & AWARDS

UA Earns Renewal of Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement

UA is one of only 237 institutions nationwide to hold the honor.

Tips & Resources

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Staying Informed: How UA Keeps the Campus Updated in Severe Weather

UA uses several tools to keep the campus informed during severe weather.

Winds You Can’t Outrun: Essential Tornado Safety

In Alabama, tornadoes can occur during any month.

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Floods That Form in Minutes: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

Flash floods can form within minutes of heavy rainfall. Understanding flood alerts and acting quickly can save lives during these sudden, high‑risk events.

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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UA Supplies Pipeline of Rural Health Care Professionals for State

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UA’s Impact on State, Local Economies Sets Records

Culverhouse LEAD Program Named for Late Alumnus

The Kelly LEAD program prepares undergraduates to lead with integrity, empathy and strategic insight.

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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

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Research

Precision Chiming: Denny Chimes Now Synced to UA Atomic Clock

Denny Chimes is now synchronized to precision timekeeping housed at The University of Alabama’s QuanTime Lab. Continue reading Precision Chiming: Denny Chimes Now Synced to UA Atomic Clock

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