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This week at The University of Alabama: Growth in funded research – Sources available on safe Thanksgiving-related travels — Portion of archaeological artifacts stolen 40 years ago recovered — Food drive competition results to be announced — Community, student entrepreneurs compete for business funding — Students to transform SUV into autonomous hybrid for national competition    

UA Honors College Students Compete for Scholarships in Debate

UA Honors College Students Compete for Scholarships in Debate

Four pairs of University of Alabama Honors College students will compete for $12,000 in scholarships Tuesday in the final rounds of an annual debate tournament on campus.

Wells Fargo, VMA Team to Provide Shuttles for Disabled Student Vets

Wells Fargo, VMA Team to Provide Shuttles for Disabled Student Vets

The University of Alabama is expanding its services to help disabled military members fully access its Tuscaloosa campus with the launch of two specialized shuttle carts sponsored by Wells Fargo.

UA Grad Student, University Club Chef Partner in Food Championships

UA Grad Student, University Club Chef Partner in Food Championships

As one team from Tuscaloosa makes a championship run on the gridiron, another team with ties to The University of Alabama is getting ready to take on thousands in the largest competition in Food Sport.

General Education Task Force Sets Mission, Timetable

General Education Task Force Sets Mission, Timetable

A new committee at UA plans to lead a campuswide review of general education requirements.

Documentary Highlights 2018 International Education Week

Documentary Highlights 2018 International Education Week

As part of The University of Alabama’s International Week, the Capstone College of Nursing will show “Ward B12,” a documentary by Becky Beamer, UA MFA graduate. The screening will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, in 1008 Capstone College of Nursing.

UA Researchers Recognized for First Awards

UA Researchers Recognized for First Awards

More than 80 members of the faculty and staff were honored for receiving their first externally funded research award at The University of Alabama during the past academic year.

Native American Heritage Month Continues

Native American Heritage Month Continues

UA’s Native American Heritage Month continues with a series of events designed to bring the campus greater awareness of the history and culture of Native Americans.

UA Breaks Records Reaching Almost $100 Million in Sponsored Funding

UA Breaks Records Reaching Almost $100 Million in Sponsored Funding

The University of Alabama had a record year in sponsored funding for fiscal year 2018, reaching almost $100 million in sponsored funding through external grants and contracts for research, instruction, service and fellowship.

Student Tennis Champion Knows Meaning of Perseverance

Student Tennis Champion Knows Meaning of Perseverance

Tennis player Shelby Baron has never experienced what it’s like to walk, but she is quite familiar with what it’s like to win big.