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UA Children’s Program, RISE Center Carry on Virtually

While preschoolers from the UA Children’s Program and RISE Center are sheltering at home, they continue to connect with teachers, learn, play and even receive therapy through inventive and individualized online interactions.

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UA Statement on Financial Impact of COVID-19

The University of Alabama moved quickly to enact and accelerate a number of cost-saving measures in anticipation of the financial ramifications of COVID-19 while limiting the direct impact to our students, faculty and staff. 

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UMC Offers Free Mental Health Services to Health and Safety Workers

In an effort to assist those working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, UMC is offering free mental health services to first responders and health care providers.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA marks anniversary of 2011 tornado; Parenting Assistance Line continues to offer services to parents; Opera students encourage the elderly with song.

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Long Social Isolation Can Lead to Poor Health

Life has changed radically as social distancing has become the norm. Though keeping away from others is for the safety of all, social isolation itself can be harmful.

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Some Industries Will Thrive During Pandemic

Dr. Erik Johnson, assistant professor in the Culverhouse College of Business, offers a perspective on the outlook for large and small businesses along with some insight on what small businesses can do during this time to bring in customers.

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UA Opera Students Send the Power of Song

Over the past few weeks, students in The University of Alabama opera theatre program have used videoconferencing and phone calls to sing to the elderly and others who may be self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA helps provide coronavirus testing in Livingston; Students partner with schools for remote tutoring; UA senior is working the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City.

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UA Students Partner With Schools for Tutoring

University of Alabama students will provide free online tutoring and academic engagement sessions for the remainder of the school year in a partnership with Birmingham City Schools and the Tuscaloosa County School System.