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UMC to Host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Church Food Bank

UMC will host a community COVID-19 vaccine clinic in conjunction with the monthly food bank at Grace Presbyterian Church in Tuscaloosa July 13.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA to collaborate with other universities to study water access and quality in Alabama and internationally; UA’s Capstone College of Nursing receives grant to attract underrepresented students to the nursing profession; and the UA Museum of Natural History hosts “Shark Month.”

Ancient fossilized Alabama shark teeth

Alabama Fossil Excursions Kick off Just in Time for Shark Week

The landlocked Alabama Black Belt isn’t where someone would expect to find fossilized shark teeth, but there are plenty to be found.

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UA Receives Study Abroad Award to Study Water Access, Quality

UA, Tuskegee University and the Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia, will investigate water quality, access, expansion and cultural diversity in Alabama and Barranquilla, Colombia.

Independence Day Ups Instances of Deadly, Severe Traffic Crashes

Independence Day Ups Instances of Deadly, Severe Traffic Crashes

Traffic crashes on Independence Day can be more severe and deadlier than most other days, according to an analysis of state traffic records by researchers at The University of Alabama.

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This week at The University of Alabama: A team from UA’s Capstone College of Nursing have received a $1.2 million grant to attract underrepresented students to the nursing profession; and a UA physician says the summer sun can be harmful to your skin.

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UA Receives Grant to Attract Underrepresented Students to Nursing Profession

Dr. Robin Bartlett and her team have received a $1.2 million Science Education Partnership Award for their project, Health Sciences & Technology Academy-Alabama, or HSTA-AL.

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This week at The University of Alabama: High school students participate in the Minority Rural Health Scholars Program and Rural Health Scholars Program; UA takes leadership role in water security; UA will hold summer commencement exercises July 31.

A group photo of this year's Rural Medical Scholars

UA Offers Rural Students Insight to Health Care Profession

High school students and recent graduates from rural Alabama are participating in annual programs this summer at UA where they learn about the need rural communities have for more doctors and other health care professionals.

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UA to Hold 2021 Summer Commencement July 31

The University of Alabama will hold summer commencement ceremonies Saturday, July 31, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.