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This week at The University of Alabama: Immigrants devoted to religious symbol cope better with immigration stress, research shows — Researcher finds low birth weights in blacks tied to racial identity, mom’s age – Twins among upcoming RISE graduates – Graduate student earns minority fellowship – Astronomer offers solar eclipse tips

RISE Graduation Celebrates Community, Love Times Two

RISE Graduation Celebrates Community, Love Times Two

Eighteen students will graduate at RISE’s annual commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at the Stallings Center on The University of Alabama campus.

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Colonial Drive Closed

Colonial Drive will be closed from University Boulevard to Eighth Street to allow for new water line tie-ins. The closure is planned for July 18-25. Make your summer travel around campus easier by checking wayfinding.ua.edu for the latest road closing information.

Travel Clinic Offers Vaccines, Info for International Travel

Travel Clinic Offers Vaccines, Info for International Travel

A newly launched Travel Clinic offers vaccines, medication and education needed by faculty, staff and their families prior to international travel.

Student Designers Use Elephant as Symbol of Tradition

Student Designers Use Elephant as Symbol of Tradition

Two UA soon-to-be graduates used the elephant as a symbol of tradition in T-shirt designs that are being sold online.

UA Astronomer Offers Safety Tips for Viewing Solar Eclipse

UA Astronomer Offers Safety Tips for Viewing Solar Eclipse

Astronomers at The University of Alabama urge people to view the phases of the Aug. 21 solar eclipse safely by not looking directly at the sun.

Devotion to National, Religious Symbol Alleviates Stress of Immigration

Devotion to National, Religious Symbol Alleviates Stress of Immigration

Mexican immigrants living in a rural Mississippi county and who are highly devoted to the Virgin of Guadalupe coped better with immigration-related stress than those less devoted to the religious, Mexican symbol, according to a study by anthropologists at The University of Alabama.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Researcher finds low birth weights in blacks tied to racial identity, mom’s age – High school students get cyber-security glimpses – STEM careers emphasized to campers – Birds, stone tool making, pottery highlight Moundville events – Students learn engineering concepts, compete in float races     

Low Birth Weights in Blacks Tied to Racial Identity, Mom’s Age

Low Birth Weights in Blacks Tied to Racial Identity, Mom’s Age

A UA researcher examines the role of racial identity and acculturation on birth weight of black infants.

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Testing Services Earns Certification

The University of Alabama Office of Testing Services was awarded Test Center Certification by the National College Testing Association (NCTA).