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Vaccine Access, Hesitancy Remain Barriers Among Black Alabamians

Research from The University of Alabama found that addressing both hesitancy and access at the community level is important to increasing vaccination rates, particularly in African American communities.

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New Class of Faculty, Staff Begin Leadership U Training

Fourteen University of Alabama faculty and staff from a wide range of divisions, departments and colleges have been selected as the 2021-2022 cohort of Leadership U.

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Pandemic Study: People Under Stress More Sensitive to Message Tone

A study involving more than 88,000 people from 47 countries conducted in the early months of the global coronavirus pandemic found people are less willing to take risks than before the pandemic.

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UA’s Industrial Assessment Center Selected to Continue Mission

The University of Alabama will continue its role as home to the state’s only Industrial Assessment Center that assists manufacturers in reducing carbon emissions and energy costs, while training the next generation of energy-efficiency workers.

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Advancing the Flagship Review Committee Announced

The committee will meet throughout the 2021-2022 academic year to discuss ways to enhance the current plan and will present its findings in May 2022.

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Conversations, Culture Sharing Are What Heritage Month is All About

Hispanic-Latino Association President Carina Villarreal said she celebrates her heritage daily in the way she lives.

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Need to Talk? UA Counseling Center Offers Support Groups and More

With a staff of 20 licensed professionals and a variety of resources and programming, the Counseling Center is here to support the campus.

A shot of a vaccination for COVID-19 is drawn from a vial.

UA Invests in Vaccinations, Student Incentives to Help Fulfill Semester

As of Friday, the University has invested more than $750,000 on student cash incentives to encourage vaccinations this semester.

UA Offering Tutoring, Job Training and Financial Courses

UA Offering Tutoring, Job Training and Financial Courses

Free tutoring, job skills and financial literacy training sessions will soon be available to West Alabama residents, including veterans and teens, through The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business.

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DEI Hosts Six-Week Series on Historic Struggle for Full Citizenship

The University of Alabama’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a six-week docuseries and discussion, “Amend: The Fight for America,” for faculty and staff.