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UA Provides Summer Fun for All Ages    /  UA News

The University of Alabama will offer a wide variety of activities for all ages throughout the summer. From outdoor explorations to computer camps, UA’s summer programs cover the spectrum of common and unique interests.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: May 15, 2018    /    Posted in:   Events, Faculty and Staff, Outreach, Students, UA News   

UA to Hold Spring Commencement Exercises May 4-6    /  UA News

The University of Alabama will hold its spring commencement exercises May 4-6 at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.


Author: David Miller    /    Published: April 27, 2018    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Events, Students, UA News   

ariel view of Engineering Quad

UA robotics team creates buzzer for Cross-City African American History Championship    /  WVUA

And many UA students played a key role in preparing the 5th graders for competition, including this, by the UA robotics team that dazzled the crowd. Kenny Ricks said, “Eight or nine students completely…


Source: WVUA    /    Published: April 26, 2018    /    Posted in:   Electrical and Computer Engineering, Events, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach, Students    /    Features:     

IndyCar Series champ James Hinchcliffe test drives Crimson Racing team’s new race car    /  AL.com

A professional race car driver gave University of Alabama students a huge boost this week, test-driving their newly built Formula car in front of a crowd on campus. UA’s Formula…


Source: AL.com    /    Published: April 20, 2018    /    Posted in:   Events, In The News, Outreach, Students   

IndyCar Champ to Drive Students’ Formula Car    /  UA News

The University of Alabama’s Formula racing team will unveil its 2018 vehicle Wednesday with a five-time Verizon IndyCar Series champion driving and showcasing it to 300 grade school students on campus for the debut.


Author: Alana Norris and Gillian Castro    /    Published: April 16, 2018    /    Posted in:   Events, Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering, Outreach, Students, UA News   

UA Hosts ALSAMP Spring Research Conference    /  UA News

The University of Alabama College of Engineering recently showcased student research from across the state and encouraged professional development among underrepresented minority students at a conference on campus.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: April 16, 2018    /    Posted in:   Events, Faculty and Staff, Outreach, UA News    /    Features:     

CrimsonHacks to spend weekend hosting hacking marathon    /  Crimson White

The CrimsonHacks event brings together hackers from all over the South for a 24-hour hacking marathon, or “hackathon.” Teams or individuals attend workshops, competitions and other activities based around legal,…


Source: Crimson White    /    Published: April 15, 2018    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Events, In The News, Outreach, Students   

ariel view of Engineering Quad

Actors take on Shakespearean challenge    /  The Tuscaloosa News

Five years ago, the College of Engineering Does Amateur Radical Theater considered producing “Much Ado About Nothing,” but rejected it as being too tough for an amateur group. Recently, the…


Source: The Tuscaloosa News    /    Published: April 14, 2018    /    Posted in:   Events, In The News, Students   

Tradition Set: First Bama Blitz Raises $1.8 Million    /  UA News

University of Alabama officials have announced that the inaugural Bama Blitz raised more than $1.8 million in gifts from 1,810 supporters.


Author: David Miller    /    Published: April 13, 2018    /    Posted in:   Alumni, Events, Faculty and Staff, Giving, Students, UA News   

UA hosts second annual hackathon

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Hackers, innovators, and creators from across the southeast will come together to compete in the second annual CrimsonHacks 24-hour hackathon. This year’s competition will take place on…


Author: Gillian Castro and Alana Norris    /    Published: April 11, 2018    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Events, Outreach, Students   

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In 1837, The University of Alabama became one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering classes. Today, UA’s College of Engineering has more than 5,800 students and more than 150 faculty. In recent years, students in the College have been named USA Today All-USA College Academic Team members, Goldwater, Hollings, Portz, Boren, Mitchell and Truman scholars.