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UA to Implement Telehealth Network to Combat Opioids in Alabama

The University of Alabama will soon begin addressing opioid-related morbidity and mortality in four Alabama counties by developing a community care network to strengthen prevention, treatment and recovery.

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UA In the News — July 18

Veterans on the move — New dean — Electric cars — and more.

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Tied with the Tide Activities Grow for Early Move-In

Carnivals, bumper cars, spa nights and glow skating – there are a week’s worth of fun events to welcome University of Alabama students back to on-campus residency.

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UA In the News — July 17

Kindergarten study — and more.

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Lane and Sidewalk Closure for Bryant Drive July 29-30

Drivers and pedestrians should be aware of a sidewalk and lane closure for Bryant Drive.

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UA Professor to Play Role in Upgrade of Particle Detector in Antarctica

Dr. Dawn Williams, UA professor of physics and astronomy, is part of the team that will upgrade the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, the Antarctic detector that identified the first likely source of high-energy neutrinos and cosmic rays.

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UA In the News — July 12-15

Comment on science — Tracking a storm — Economic development — and more.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Researchers to assess opioid issues in four counties – High school students learn about communication careers – Young students introduced to engineering concepts – Retirement community to judge cooking contest

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Race Roaches, Spit Crickets, Eat Insects at Bama Bug Fest

The University of Alabama’s natural history museum, in partnership with the Tuscaloosa Public Library, is hoping to reignite peoples’ childlike wonder with bugs at the first “Bama Bug Fest,” a free event at the Warner Transportation Museum July 27 from 4-8 p.m.

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Bigger, Better: Yea, Alabama! Weeks of Welcome Starts Aug. 17

In line with the welcoming spirit of Southerners and UA’s immersive new-student programming, the University has rebranded its annual “Week of Welcome” to “Yea, Alabama! Weeks of Welcome.”