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This week at The University of Alabama: NASA, UA to work on in-space manufacturing — Combating the opioid crisis – Students explain research in lightning round competition – Local entrepreneurs to pitch business ideas for cash prizes

A signed agreement on paper between NASA and The University of Alabama rests on a conference table.

NASA, UA Strengthen Relationship for Work on In-Space Manufacturing

An agreement between The University of Alabama and NASA will enhance inventive research assisting space exploration and strengthening education of tomorrow’s aerospace workforce.

UA Faculty Receive Major Funding to Combat Opioid Crisis

UA Faculty Receive Major Funding to Combat Opioid Crisis

Two UA faculty members and their teams recently received a combined $3.8 million to fund their work in fighting opioid use disorder.

Senate Confirms UA Graduate to Lead US Strategic Command

Senate Confirms UA Graduate to Lead US Strategic Command

The U.S. Senate has confirmed a University of Alabama graduate to head the U.S. Strategic Command.

River Pitch 2019 Seeks Student, Community Entrepreneurs

River Pitch 2019 Seeks Student, Community Entrepreneurs

The 2019 River Pitch Business Idea Competition is scheduled for the Tuscaloosa River Market Nov. 19 from 5-9 p.m

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This week at The University of Alabama: — Combating the opioid crisis — Researchers test Alabama-grown hemp – Social Work researchers seek to address infant mortality rates – Student application fee waived this week – Building campaign highlights successful fundraising year

Three-Minute Thesis Finals Set for Nov. 11

Three-Minute Thesis Finals Set for Nov. 11

Fifteen graduate students at The University of Alabama will compete for a chance to win scholarships and monetary awards in the finals of this year’s Three Minute Thesis.

UA to Lead Project to Help Reduce Infant Mortality Rates in Alabama

UA to Lead Project to Help Reduce Infant Mortality Rates in Alabama

University of Alabama School of Social Work researchers will soon expand a statewide drug and mental health screening program to address infant mortality in Alabama.

UA Waives Application Fee between Nov. 4-10

UA Waives Application Fee between Nov. 4-10

The University of Alabama is waiving its application fee Nov. 4-10 as part of its commitment to finding new and effective ways to support students.

Hewson Hall Campaign Highlights Successful Fundraising Year

Hewson Hall Campaign Highlights Successful Fundraising Year

Thanks to the generosity of a record-setting 63,277 donors, The University of Alabama raised $202.7 million during the recently concluded fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30.