UA, State Partner to Train First Responders on Mental Health Awareness
UA social work experts are partnering with state agencies to train first responders to identify, understand and respond to signs of substance use disorders and mental illnesses.
Santa’s Helpers: Students Build Script A Wheelchair Lift
After graduating, five students stayed in Tuscaloosa an extra week to perfect their senior design project – a mechanical wheelchair lift – before presenting it as a Christmas gift to a 10-year-old Tuscaloosa girl.
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This week at The University of Alabama: a UA faculty member provides tips on sticking to those New Year’s resolutions; UA is among 60 finalists competing for the Build Back Better Regional Challenge; and the Culverhouse Collge of Business announces a new Executive Education at Culverhouse program for business leaders.
Reframing New Year’s Resolutions
UA associate professor offers insight for New Year’s resolutions, and how to achieve goals realistically.
UA Among 60 Finalists for Transformative Workforce Project
A proposal from UA to lead a regional innovation and workforce development project for an economically depressed region of the state has received initial seed money.
Culverhouse College of Business Debuts Executive Education Program
A new program offered by The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business will provide executives a unique opportunity to gain hard skills and deep knowledge.
UA Small Business Program Renews National Accreditation
The Alabama Small Business Development Center Network, based at The University of Alabama, was recently accredited through 2026, renewing its commitment to help state businesses succeed.
UA Student, Alumnus Receive Marshall Scholarships
A UA student and alumnus were among 41 Americans selected to study in the United Kingdom through the prestigious Marshall Scholarship.
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This week at The University of Alabama: a new UA study shows vehicle crash fatalities are higher than expected during the December winter holidays; a UA vice president has been elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors; and a UA dietician provides tips on staying health conscious during the holidays.
Road Fatalities, Rural Road Crashes Up During Holiday Season
During the December winter holidays, vehicle crash fatalities are higher than expected and there are more crashes along rural roads, according to the study.