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UA Professor Wins Fulbright Awards

Dr. Andrew Raffo Dewar was recently selected for two grants from the prestigious Fulbright program to teach and research abroad.

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This week at The University of Alabama: 2nd Avenue Overpass to open; UA is recognized again for commitment to safety; and while caterpillars look cute, some can be dangerous.

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Soft, Cute, Colorful Nightmares: Venomous Caterpillars of Alabama

They may look fluffy, but you do not want to touch one of these venomous caterpillars of Alabama.

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UA Recognized Again for Commitment to Safety

The University of Alabama has been reaccredited by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program, making it the only university emergency management program in the state to receive the honor.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA to hold commencement ceremonies; a partnership between UA, Alabama Power and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International will soon get a new home; and Saturday in the Park to feature archaeology and artifact identification.

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Transformative UA, Alabama Power, Mercedes Initiative Moving Forward with State Support

Cutting-edge Initiative with Mercedes, Alabama Power will Fulfill Critical Research and Workforce Needs of Booming Electric Vehicle Market

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This week at The University of Alabama: a UA instructor says more alligators sighting in Tuscaloosa doesn’t mean their numbers are growing; women athletes will likely dominate Olympic coverage this summer according to a UA communications professor; and the Alabama economy is still strong according to a UA’s Center for Business and Economic Research.

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Summer 2021 Graduate Candidates Announced at UA

The University of Alabama will award more than 1,400 degrees during summer commencement.

Alligator spotted by Dr. Scott Jones

Is the American Alligator Population in Tuscaloosa Increasing?

Is the population of American alligators increasing in West Alabama? A UA instructor says not necessarily.

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This week at The University of Alabama: University Medical Center to host community COVID-19 vaccine clinic; UA receives award to study water access, quality; and the Alabama Museum of Natural History hosts shark teeth excursions.