Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive Sets New Record
The University of Alabama raised 319,437 pounds in this year’s Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive, breaking a school record.
UA Leading Effort to Ready Future Teachers of Computer Science
The University of Alabama is leading a program among six state universities to prepare secondary education students to fill the need for trained computer science teachers in the state.
Operation Iron Ruck Brings Awareness to Veteran Suicides
The annual Operation Iron Ruck brings together student veterans from UA and Auburn to raise awareness about veteran suicides.
Fayard Gift to Transform Literacy Education, Support Scholarship
Gary and Nancy Fayard expect their most recent commitment to the UA College of Education and Culverhouse College of Business will create a lasting impact on students as they navigate their lifetime of learning.
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This week at The University of Alabama: a UA study shows traveling after dark during Thanksgiving week increases risk for crashes and fatalities; UA and UAB are partnering with the NIH on a comprehensive study on healthy brain development in children; and UA’s Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive comes to an end.
UA Study: Avoid Travel After Dark During Thanksgiving Week
A study of Thanksgiving week vehicle crash data from the past five years in Alabama shows travel after dark increases risk for crashes and fatalities, leading to the conclusion that, if possible, all modes of transportation should be avoided after the sun goes down.
UA, UAB Partner with NIH to Study Healthy Child Brain Development
A diverse and multidisciplinary team of researchers at The University of Alabama at Birmingham and The University of Alabama was awarded a $7.1 million grant over five years to conduct a comprehensive study of risk and protective factors for healthy brain development in children.
VA Clinic Opens Satellite Office for UA Community
The University of Alabama opened a new VA satellite clinic in Capital Hall on the UA campus to support UA faculty, staff and students who are veterans.
Coast Guard Lieutenant Recipient of First Legendary Service Award
The lieutenant is currently earning her master’s in communication studies from UA Online.
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This week at The University of Alabama: a group of UA students get ready to see a small satellite they created launch into space; UA will open a new VA satellite clinic on campus to offer health care to campus veterans; and tourists are encouraged to explore Alabama’s history through the Alabama Mural Trail.