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UA to Sign Partnership to Make Job Site Safer

UA SafeState is partnering with OSHA and Brasfield & Gorrie General Contractors to make a Jefferson County job site safer.

Autherine Lucy Foster stands at a podium.

UA to Dedicate Autherine Lucy Hall Feb. 25

The University of Alabama will hold a dedication ceremony for Autherine Lucy Hall on Friday, Feb. 25, at 3 p.m.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UADM raises more than $252,000 for Children’s Miracle Network; School librarians are encouraged to apply for chance to receive free books; and a UA faculty member provides tips for those making the transition into retirement.

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UADM Raises More Than $252,000 for Children’s Miracle Network

The University of Alabama Dance Marathon raised $252,001 for Children’s of Alabama during its latest annual fundraising efforts.

Books in a library.

School Librarians Encouraged to Apply for Book Bonanza

The School of Library and Information Studies is kicking off its annual Book Bonanza for the Black Belt (and Beyond), awarding thousands of new books to public school libraries in the state.

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This week at The University of Alabama: A new research center at UA will promote the health and well-being of individuals and communities affected by substance use disorders; acclaimed movies will be featured during the 10th annual Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival; and younger adults are rethinking relationships because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Acclaimed Movies to be Featured at Annual Tuscaloosa Film Festival

The 10th annual Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival will be held virtually Feb. 19-20.

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UA Center to Address Substance Use Disorders and Health Equity

The University of Alabama will be home to a new research center dedicated to the prevention, treatment and management of substance use disorders.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA researchers say the state could see stellar economic growth in 2022; the College of Human Environmental Sciences is planning to build a cutting-edge facility for fashion and design; and a UA junior has been awarded a Brooke Owens Fellowship.

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UA to Construct Cutting-Edge Facility for Fashion and Design

A new building coming to the UA campus will provide space to conserve and celebrate fashion history and groom fashion trendsetters of the future.