UA Preview — Nov. 3-9, 2025

BEST BETS

Investing in Artificial Intelligence

The Alabama Higher Education AI Exchange, hosted this year at The University of Alabama, brought together industry leaders and faculty from around the state to present a spectrum of research concerning AI technology and methods.

Why This Matters: Artificial intelligence encompasses more than chatbots and image generators. AI is fundamental to accelerating scientific research by leveraging the processing power of machine learning.

For more information, contact Jessica Nelson at [email protected].

Homecoming Court Announced

UA has named its 2025 homecoming court after a preliminary selection process. The winner will be announced during the annual Homecoming pep rally on the Quad Friday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Jennifer Brady at [email protected].

Six Inducted to Nursing Hall of Fame

Six distinguished individuals in health care are part of the 2025 class that will be inducted into the Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame, presented by the Alabama Nurses Foundation, Nov. 13 at the Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa. The event will be hosted by the UA Capstone College of Nursing.

Why This Matters: Established by the Capstone College of Nursing's Board of Visitors in March 2001, the Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame was created to honor nurses and others who, through their work and accomplishments, have brought honor and fame to the profession of nursing and the state of Alabama.

For more information, contact Rosemary Kirby at [email protected].

EVENTS

Perspectives in Space and Imagination

Nov. 4-8; Gorgas House Museum

Taste of Africa

Nov. 8; Five Points Baptist Church, Northport

One in Five 5K

Nov. 9; Walk of Champions at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium

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