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UA-Developed Software Used for NASA Moon Missions    /  UA News

An open-source software toolkit developed at UA plays an important part in NASA’s ongoing and future missions, including Artemis I and Artemis II.


Author: Jessica Nelson    /    Published: April 13, 2026    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Faculty and Staff, Partners, UA News    /    Features:     

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UA’s Alabama Mobility and Power Center to Integrate Honeywell Technology in Battery Research Lab    /  UA News

The University of Alabama’s Alabama Mobility and Power Center will integrate Honeywell’s AI-powered Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform in its battery research lab. The battery manufacturing automation platform optimizes operations by improving cell yields and expediting facility startups for battery manufacturers at any scale. This collaboration will allow the lab to train the next generation of engineers and battery professionals nationwide.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: April 8, 2026    /    Posted in:   Alabama Mobility and Power Center, Engineering, Research, UA News   

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2 Students Offered Critical Language Scholarships    /  UA News

The Critical Language Scholarship, a program of the U.S. Department of State, provides immersive summer study experiences that give undergraduate and graduate students a year’s worth of language learning in just eight weeks through intensive instruction and cultural activities.


Author: Bryant Welbourne    /    Published: April 8, 2026    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Students, UA News   

Faculty Earn University’s Top Honor for Research Excellence    /  UA News

The University will recognize excellence in faculty research, creativity and scholarship at the annual Faculty Research Day on March 31.


Author: Jessica Nelson    /    Published: April 1, 2026    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, UA News    /    Features:   , , , ,   

State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame Inducts 2026 Class    /  UA News

The State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inducted six individuals and honored one corporation and one engineering project during a ceremony Feb. 28 at the Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: March 13, 2026    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Awards and Honors, Events, UA News   

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

The annual Premier Awards honor members of the UA community who exemplify the highest standards of scholarship, service, leadership and character. Six students, two faculty members and a student club received the University’s top honors.


Author: Jennifer Brady    /    Published: March 5, 2026    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Awards and Honors, Computer Science, Students, UA News   

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Faculty Members Receive Distinguished Professorships from UA System    /  UA News

Five faculty members have been named distinguished professors by The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees. Distinguished professorships are among the highest honors in The University of Alabama System. They recognize extraordinary scholarly, creative and teaching achievements that bring significant prestige to the University.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: March 5, 2026    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty and Staff, UA News    /    Features:     

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For a “Research Omnivore,” UA Offers a Place to Stretch Wings    /  UA News

Dr. Alice Smith believes solving complex computational problems takes creativity. “What we do is really artful,” she said. “I tell my students there’s no right or wrong answer. If it works, great. If not, try something else.”


Author: Jessica Nelson    /    Published: February 23, 2026    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering, UA News   

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‘GameDay’ Kick Just Part of Student’s Alabama Experience    /  UA News

Oct. 4 wasn’t a typical Saturday for University of Alabama student Gabby Mathis. The chemical engineering major was picked to kick a field goal during ESPN’s “College GameDay” broadcast when UA hosted Vanderbilt. Mathis’s attempt was like many — the kick didn’t quite make it. But hosts Pat McAfee and Kirk Herbstreit did their part to make it memorable. And while she’ll never forget that day, it’s just one of many things about UA that are special to Mathis.


Author: Jennifer Brady    /    Published: October 9, 2025    /    Posted in:   Chemical and Biological Engineering, Events, Students, UA News   

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From Campus to Cosmos: Space Research and Education at UA    /  UA News

World Space Week, held every year Oct. 4-10, commemorates two events in the global history of space exploration...


Author: Jessica Nelson    /    Published: October 8, 2025    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Research, UA News    /    Features:     

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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.