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Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“Realizing the Dream Through Struggle and Change” is the theme of the annual Realizing the Dream events taking place Jan. 17-20 to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Why This Matters: The celebration includes the Legacy Awards Banquet, Realizing the Dream Concert, Unity Day and additional events throughout the year.
For more information, contact Diane Kennedy-Jackson at dkkennedy1@ua.edu.
Record-Breaking Year for External Funding for Research
The University of Alabama research enterprise marked 10 years of continuous growth in fiscal year 2024, with gains in overall funding, new awards and the number of proposals submitted.
Why This Matters: New awards classified as research grew by nearly 21% compared to the previous fiscal year. In total, the University received $269.9 million in sponsored awards, marking an all-time high in external funding.
For more information, contact Jessica Nelson at jessica.nelson@ua.edu.
Study Finds Many Alabamians with Poor Sleep Health
A recent study conducted by UA’s Dr. Adam Knowlden found that many Alabamians are falling short of the recommended amount of sleep, with more than half of study participants meeting the clinical threshold for obstructive sleep apnea.
Why This Matters: “Alabama’s high rate of short sleep is consistent with other states in the southeast and Appalachian region, areas that also experience high levels of chronic health conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension, which are often linked to poor sleep health,” said Knowlden.
For more information, contact Knowlden at aknowlden@ches.ua.edu.
📅 EVENTS
Jan. 8-9, 13; Tuscaloosa, Gadsden and Birmingham
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