Woman looks at the camera while singing.

UA Opera Students Send the Power of Song

Over the past few weeks, students in The University of Alabama opera theatre program have used videoconferencing and phone calls to sing to the elderly and others who may be self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic.

Carol Duffy smiles for portrait.

UA Biology Professor Supports Hospital COVID-19 Testing

Dr. Carol Duffy is creating biological solutions for DCH Health System to maintain the stability of patient coronavirus testing samples collected at DCH during transport to a lab in Montgomery.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA helps provide coronavirus testing in Livingston; Students partner with schools for remote tutoring; UA senior is working the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City.

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UA Students Partner With Schools for Tutoring

University of Alabama students will provide free online tutoring and academic engagement sessions for the remainder of the school year in a partnership with Birmingham City Schools and the Tuscaloosa County School System.

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Academic Help Moves Online

The University of Alabama’s Writing Center and Capstone Center for Student Success have made the jump to offering their services online.

The University Medical Center Mobile Outreach Unit

UA Helping Provide Coronavirus Screenings in Livingston

UMC and the Office for Research and Economic Development are collaborating with Alabama Power and Livingston Mayor Tom Tartt to provide coronavirus screenings in Livingston.

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Sixth Avenue Road Closure April 16- June 20

 Traffic will still be able to exit Judy Bonner Drive and head north on Sixth Avenue to University Boulevard. 

Demarcus Joiner poses in front of Denny Chimes

Meet UA’s New SGA President

Demarcus Joiner, a junior civil engineering major from Roanoke, Alabama, was elected SGA president for the 2020-21 term.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UMC utilizes technology to reach patients: UA delivers PPE to health care workers; UA satellite team makes learning about space out of this world; and more.