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Race Roaches, Spit Crickets, Eat Insects at Bama Bug Fest

The University of Alabama’s natural history museum, in partnership with the Tuscaloosa Public Library, is hoping to reignite peoples’ childlike wonder with bugs at the first “Bama Bug Fest,” a free event at the Warner Transportation Museum July 27 from 4-8 p.m.

Dr. Richard Friend

Friend Named Dean of UA’s College of Community Health Sciences

A physician with extensive administrative experience in family medicine at two universities and who also spent 10 years in private practice has been named dean of The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Conference to provide student behavior strategies – High school students introduced to engineering concepts – Flute making opportunity at Moundville   

Independence Day Brings More Traffic Fatalities

Independence Day Brings More Traffic Fatalities

During the past five years, the five days around the Fourth of July averaged three fatal crashes a day, 29% higher than the average of fatal crashes per day the rest of the year, according to a study by UA’s Center for Advanced Public Safety.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Holiday brings more fatal traffic crashes – Merchandise to support Walt Gary Special Education Scholarship available – CrossingPoints launches certificate program – Copper work among activities featured at Moundville    

UA Supe Store Selling #BeLikeWalt Merchandise to Support Scholarship

UA Supe Store Selling #BeLikeWalt Merchandise to Support Scholarship

The UA Supply Store is selling #BeLikeWalt merchandise to support UA’s Walt Gary Scholarship in Special Education that was recently created in memory of the longtime Crimson Tide superfan and former employee of more than 15 years.

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UA CrossingPoints Accepting Applications for New Certificate Program

The University of Alabama will debut an innovative, year-round academic program for individuals with intellectual disabilities, beginning in the fall 2019 semester.

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Heat’s On! Tuscaloosa Has Historically Been a Hot City

Is T-Town’s high heat a trait that’s only been a part of the Tuscaloosa experience in recent memory, or has it always been this way? Dr. David Keellings, an assistant professor of geography, said the answer is both yes and no.

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With Key Leader in Place, UA Ready to Strengthen Ties with Mobile Area

With a new business engagement and research operations manager in place, The University of Alabama’s office in the GulfQuest facility is fortifying existing relationships and pursuing opportunities to help the Mobile area thrive.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Bryant Museum celebrates oldest living football player – Ancient tools at Moundville – UA researchers study ancient forests