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Q&A with BFSA President Chad Jackson

BFSA hosted many successful events this past year and more exciting programming is planned for the upcoming academic year.

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This week at The University of Alabama: ACRE unveils news REImagined initiative to increase diversity in real estate careers; UA Campus Development teams with Facilities and Grounds to launch a campus tree farm; and more.

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In Fly Model, Genetic Responses to Virus by Old Flies Prove Deadly

In a study at The University of Alabama, aging fruit flies died faster than younger flies from a viral infection because of different genetic responses, lowering the older flies’ tolerance to the infection.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA student receives Boren Scholarship; UA researchers study genetic responses of aging fruit flies; UA launches new program to support families of students capable of high levels of achievement.

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Be Prepared with Your Own Plan

Emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere. This is why it’s always important for you to be ready.

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UA to Launch Campus Tree Farm

UA Campus Development and Facilities and Grounds have began the initial steps to create a campus tree farm.

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Old Swipe Action Cards Deactivating This Summer

Starting June 1, students’ swipe Action Cards will no longer function at readers on and off campus. Faculty and staff swipe Action Cards featuring Denny Chimes will be deactivated on July 13.

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UA Student Receives Boren Scholarship to Study in Taiwan

UA student Ann Williams, of Montgomery, has received a Boren Scholarship for the study of languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad.

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UA Hosts Forum on Real Estate Industry Since 2011 Tornadoes

On April 30 a panel of experts, government officials and industry leaders will address key local issues rooted in the real estate sector, with a dedicated discussion of the evolution of Tuscaloosa’s overall residential market since the tornado outbreak in April 2011.

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President’s Faculty Research Award Recipients for 2021 Honored

Members of The University of Alabama faculty were honored for their research and creative contributions as part of Faculty Research Day.