📰 BEST BETS
Summer program prepares future rural physicians
The College of Community Health Sciences’ Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internship is celebrating its fifth year of preparing future rural physicians through clinical experiences, skills training and mentorship.
Why This Matters: Established in 2021 as part of the CCHS Rural Health Leaders Pipeline, TRPI was created to encourage university students from rural Alabama to pursue careers in medicine and return to practice in their communities.
For more information, contact Bryant Welbourne at bryant.welbourne@ua.edu.
Expanded academic advising to give students more personalized support
The University of Alabama is launching a new, three-year initiative to transform and expand academic advising across campus, representing UA’s commitment to ensuring every student graduates with clear direction and prepared to begin their career.
Why This Matters: This strategic investment focuses on strengthening the student advising infrastructure by investing directly in advisers, who serve as mentors, problem-solvers, advocates and guides through academic pathways. The University is freeing advisers for more meaningful one-on-one mentorship and proactive outreach by lowering adviser caseloads through a phased, college-by-college approach.
For more information, contact Alex House at alex.house@ua.edu.
5 faculty named Fulbright Scholars
Five UA faculty members have been selected for Fulbright awards for educators to teach and research around the globe.
Why This Matters: The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers more than 380 awards in over 120 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research and complete professional projects abroad. Open to faculty, researchers, artists and other professionals, the program has connected nearly 450,000 Fulbrighters through new skills, global networks and deeper mutual understanding.
For more information, contact Bryant Welbourne at bryant.welbourne@ua.edu.
📅 EVENTS
Saturday in the Park: Copper work demonstration
July 11; Moundville Archaeological Park
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