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Student Beats the Odds to Graduate

Timothy Skipper’s graduation story began in early childhood, and it was fraught with trials that would prevent many people from even dreaming of attending college, let alone graduating.

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UA In the News — Nov. 27

Recent grads — Business Hall of Fame — Iron Ruck — and more.

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Giving for United Way Highest in UA’s History

The total of $483,807 far surpassed the $395,000 goal. The College of Arts and Sciences was the host college for the campaign.

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UA In the News — Nov. 26

Comment on enrollment — Reasons for car crashes — Tattoos — and more.

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UA Helps Rural School District Receive $2.8 Million Federal Grant

Thanks to help from The University of Alabama, Choctaw County Schools was awarded a $2.8 million School Climate Transformation Grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

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UA In the News — Nov. 23-25

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger wins — PR student sets record for semester — How to handle holiday stress — and more.

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What Aged Often Want for Christmas is … You

Meaningful and affordable gift ideas for aging loved ones might include getting tickets to see a play or a movie, planning a trip or making dinner together.

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Renovations to Rose Administration Building Improve Access

Construction specifically related to Americans With Disabilities Act-compliant access has begun at Rose Administration Building. Work is expected to continue until early January 2020.

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UA Researcher Awarded Time on Supercomputer

Dr. David A. Dixon will access some of the world’s most powerful supercomputers to understand more about the properties of elements that power nuclear energy.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Research reveals what aged most want for Christmas is … you – Student veterans march to bring awareness to veteran suicides — UA analysis of traffic records show differences between holiday crash causes