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T H E CA PSTONE
“We’re driving innovation, workforce
development and economic growth
across the region.”
–Dr. Peter Mohler, UA President
The Mississippi-Alabama-Georgia Network for
Evolving Transportation (MAGNET) was established.
This new premier research and development hub will
be headquartered at UA.
COACH’S CRAB
UA scientists discover an ancient crab species,
COSTACOPLUMA NICKSABANI, or the “Saban crab.”
HEALTH CARE
LEADERS OPEN BOOK
were inducted into the Alabama
Nursing Hall of Fame, hosted
by the UA Capstone College of
Nursing.
McLure Library Reopens after extensive renovations to
provide additional space and modern updates to serve
the School of Library and Information Studies and the
College of Education.
ON THE
of skilled service to 17 counties
in Alabama were provided by the
Black Belt Internship Initiative.
This UA School of Social Work
program connects social work
students with rural communities.
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ALABAMA ALUMNI MAGAZINE
MEND
Aerospace engineering professor Dr. Samit Roy leads cutting-edge
research focused on extending the lifespan of aircraft and spacecraft
through self-healing composite materials.
