By now, you know UA students are legendary, and the UA Astrobotics team is no exception! 🌟 They’ve earned their ninth win in NASA’s Lunabotics Challenge, a robotic mining competition held in a simulated lunar environment. This stellar accomplishment is truly out of this world! 😉🚀 Learn more about the team and their winning project → https://news.ua.edu/2024/06/astrobotics-team-continues-winning-tradition/

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Fashion is for everyBODY! That's why our apparel design students from the Department of Clothing, Textiles, and Interior Design have teamed up with several @alabamaadapted student-athletes  to create custom apparel. 👕🙌 With a focus on functionality, the clothing includes features like adjusted hems, magnetic/velcro closures, and strategically placed pockets. 

This initiative marks a stride towards promoting awareness of adaptive apparel merchandising and design, made possible by a grant from @usdagov. To learn more about the project and to view the completed designs, click here → https://news.ua.edu/2024/01/fit-for-champions/

The Crimson Ride is a crucial part of our campus, and thanks to a $3 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the United States Department of Transportation, it’s set for a major upgrade. 🙌🚌 UA is gearing up to develop driver assistance systems, bringing automated safety features typically found only in personal vehicles to mass transit, starting with the Crimson Ride!

Here’s what you can expect → This initiative will focus on developing and testing four key functions: smooth acceleration and deceleration for fuel economy, pedestrian detection and emergency braking to avoid or mitigate collisions with pedestrians, precision docking and assisted driving on narrow roads.

For more information on the project, visit: https://news.ua.edu/2024/05/ua-researchers-awarded-fta-grant-to-develop-autonomous-safety-features-for-large-transit-buses/

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Honoring a legacy of generosity! 🌟 The University of Alabama National Alumni Association is incredibly grateful to announce an $8 million gift from the estate of Bill Decas. Although he never attended UA, his passion for the Crimson Tide and admiration for Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant forged a deep bond with the university. This historic contribution marks the largest ever received by the NAA, enriching four in-state scholarships and establishing a fifth endowed scholarship for out-of-state students.

Decas’ generosity will continue to empower countless students and shape the future of education at UA. Learn more about Decas’ lasting connection with UA → https://news.ua.edu/2024/05/ua-national-alumni-association-receives-record-8m-gift-from-non-alumnus/

Are you and your student ready to fall in love with UA? 😉🍁 Today marks the #FirstDayofFall, and there’s no better time to visit! With school in full swing your student can experience campus life, enjoy the changing seasons and you can catch a football game while you’re here. We can’t wait to see you all in Tuscaloosa this season!

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Parents, can you believe the first week of school is already here? 🗓️📚 While this new chapter is exciting, it’s natural for your student to feel nervous. To help ease the transition, sophomore Hailey Adams has shared her insights as someone who was just in your student’s shoes. From finding ways to get involved on campus at Get on Board Day to navigating class schedules and campus safety, be sure to share these tips with your #UA28 student → https://news.ua.edu/2024/08/sophomores-4-step-guide-to-freshman-year-at-the-university-of-alabama/

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With ongoing safety enhancements along the strip, UA and the city of Tuscaloosa are ensuring a safer environment for students, the community and Crimson Tide fans! 👏

The additional security features have received positive feedback and UAPD has plans for future improvements. 🚔 Learn more →  https://news.ua.edu/2024/03/safety-enhancements-partnerships-see-results/

Worried about not bringing a car to campus? Don’t be! 😌 The @universityofalabama offers plenty of ways to get around. Take the Crimson Ride (our campus bus system), rent a VEO e-bike, bring your scooter or bike + take advantage of UA’s walkable campus.🚶‍♀️Discover more transportation options around campus and Tuscaloosa - link in our bio!

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#UA28 siblings - as we celebrate #NationalSiblingDay we share in the excitement for your sibling to join the Crimson Tide this fall! While every student must attend Bama Bound Orientation, we welcome high school siblings to our Sibling Orientation Program. It’s the perfect opportunity for YOU to get to know UA, your sibling's future home away from home. We’re eagerly awaiting the day we get to welcome both siblings to Tuscaloosa! 😉 Register today at the link in our bio. 

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Civil engineering students are discovering how to confront chaos with construction in the classroom. 🌪️💡Welcome to UA’s Debris Cannon Lab, home to the world’s only quad-barrel cannon of it’s kind!

In class, students experiment with concrete mixtures engineered to withstand the impact of a 2x4 shot at 200 MPH. 🤯 Their mission? Understanding the role design plays in withstanding extreme events, like tornado’s. 

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Ending the week on a high note with a look back at the first day of class at UA! 📚✨ Check out the recap ↑

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First-time competitors, first-place winners! 🏆 UA made its debut at the Promoting Electric Propulsion competition, sponsored by the American Society of Naval Engineers, taking the top prize in the unmanned division. 

Their project, named the Flying Dutchman, was the culmination of the team’s senior design project! 🚤 Learn more about the team + how they navigated the competition at the link in our bio. 

DYK the Capstone has 600+ student organizations? 🤯 With countless ways to get involved on campus, every student can find opportunities that align best with their goals & interests. Get involved TODAY and discover your perfect fit → https://mysource.ua.edu/

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These designs have us counting down to kickoff! 🏈✨ Watch the video to see how Apparel and Textiles student Taylor Schindehette drew inspiration from Alabama game days for her Tee Time collection this April. 

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Ready, set, connect! 👏 Get on Board Day is officially underway. With hundreds of organizations, community vendors and campus departments, it’s the perfect chance to start getting involved at UA. Don’t miss out - join on us the Quad until 9 p.m.