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James C. Kennemer Center for Innovation and Social Impact

Kennemer Center

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The Kennemer Center’s goal is to be a hub for innovation on the campus of The University of Alabama, to be a catalyst for innovation and social impact at institutions of higher education around the state, and to foster national, state, regional and local efforts, aided by corporate, foundation and government support.

BIG Ideas

The signature program of the Kennemer Center is the BIG Ideas Contest, a student innovation contest focused on developing ideas with social impact.

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Jim Kennemer

Our Visionary

BIO

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Gordon Martin

Our Director

BIO

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Aakrisha Regmi

Our Program Coordinator
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Past and Future

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Study in Alabama, Stay in Alabama

In coordination with the state, regional and local entities, the Kennemer Center works to keep more of UA’s talented out-of-state students in Alabama through its Study in Alabama, Stay in Alabama student / graduate retention program.

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This program assures that students have a broad appreciation for the attractive cost of living and the exceptional employment, residential, civic, social, arts, entertainment, sports and outdoor recreational opportunities available throughout the state. For those who do leave the state, the center will give them the experiences and connections that get them back to Alabama.

Partnerships

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