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UAH welcomes 40 new faculty members to campus with the start of fall semester 2023

Jul 31, 2023

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) welcomes 40 new faculty members to campus as the fall 2023 semester begins. The first day of classes is Aug. 14. ...


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UAH spring 2023 grad Erin Cannon pursues physical therapy dream with full-ride fellowship

Jul 10, 2023

Erin Cannon is on a fast track to becoming a leader in the world of physical therapy (PT). Not only did she get into a PT program – a highly competitive achievement – but it’s paid for 100%. ...


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Serious fun and games: UAH receives $58K grant as sole sponsor of Alabama’s Ability Sport Network

Jun 30, 2023

The Ability Sport Network (ASN) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is to receive a $58,200 grant as the sole sponsor of the state’s adapted youth sport league focusing on Paralympic sports. ...


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UAH honors faculty, staff, researchers with 2023 University Awards for Excellence

May 03, 2023

The University of Alabama in Huntsville recognized outstanding achievements of its faculty, staff members and researchers during the annual University Awards for Excellence ceremony held on April 21. ...


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UAH kinesiology graduate Kate Winstanley promotes physical and emotional strength training

May 02, 2023

Catherine “Kate” Winstanley aims to empower people – herself included. That’s why she decided to major in kinesiology to become a strength and conditioning coach. ...


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Kinesiology Department Chair Named to NCAA Division II Management Council

Dec 20, 2022

UAH College of Education's Kinesiology Department Chair Dr. Jeremy Elliott was recently named to the NCAA Division II Management Council. He will serve a 4-year term beginning January 2023. The Management Council is a 28 person committee responsible ...


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SFM Club Organizes UAH International Day of University Sport

Nov 10, 2022

  On September 20, UAH joined other colleges and universities across the globe in celebrating the International Federation of University Sport (FISU) International Day of University Sport. The on-campus activities were organized by the Sport ...


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UAH announces faculty promotion and tenure decisions for 2022-2023 academic year

Apr 29, 2022

UAH announced that 26 faculty members have been recognized for their outstanding performance and overall excellence by being awarded tenure and/or promotion effective the 2022-2023 academic year. ...


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Pelham family establishes pre-health endowed scholarship

Mar 03, 2022

Seven years ago, when Denise and Larry Pelham established the Denise and Larry Pelham Pre-Health Scholarship at UAH, they initially did so to honor their children’s success while students at UAH. ...


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UAH achieves top level R1 rank in Carnegie research classifications

Feb 07, 2022

UAH has achieved the highest research activity rating in the current, 2021 update of the Carnegie Classification of Institutes of Higher Education. ...


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