Don’t Let a Happy Independence Day Turn Into a Trip to the ER

Don’t Let a Happy Independence Day Turn Into a Trip to the ER

If you plan to use fireworks to celebrate, follow these tips to make sure it’s a safe holiday.

Independence Day Ups Instances of Deadly, Severe Traffic Crashes

Independence Day Ups Instances of Deadly, Severe Traffic Crashes

Traffic crashes on Independence Day can be more severe and deadlier than most other days, according to an analysis of state traffic records by researchers at The University of Alabama.

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This week at The University of Alabama: A team from UA’s Capstone College of Nursing have received a $1.2 million grant to attract underrepresented students to the nursing profession; and a UA physician says the summer sun can be harmful to your skin.

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UA Receives Grant to Attract Underrepresented Students to Nursing Profession

Dr. Robin Bartlett and her team have received a $1.2 million Science Education Partnership Award for their project, Health Sciences & Technology Academy-Alabama, or HSTA-AL.

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AWI Strategic Plan Addresses Global Water Research and Solutions

The Alabama Water Institute has launched its five-year strategic plan to guide its mission of carrying out cutting edge and applied research for a more water-secure world.

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Chatbots for Dementia Patients and Caregivers Need More Work

Systematic review of apps finds need for evidence-based chatbots that have undergone end user evaluation.

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UA Researchers to Shed Light on Drug Resistance in Metastatic Cancer

Using a Jell-O like model to study cancer, UA researchers hope to discover ways brain metastatic breast cancer evades drug therapies.

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Why I Got Vaccinated: Students Share Their Stories Part 2

Get the facts on the COVID-19 vaccine, and make the decision that’s right for you and our herd.

Why I Got Vaccinated: Students Share Their Stories

Why I Got Vaccinated: Students Share Their Stories

UA students share why they chose to roll up their sleeves to Protect Our Herd.

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This week at The University of Alabama: High school students participate in the Minority Rural Health Scholars Program and Rural Health Scholars Program; UA takes leadership role in water security; UA will hold summer commencement exercises July 31.