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This week at The University of Alabama: UA’s Religious Studies Department collaborates with the Smithsonian to create a digital resource; A former co-host of ‘The View’ and gospel star will be featured in the 2022 Realizing the Dream events; and UA is partnering with state agencies to train first responders.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Realizing the Dream theme and logo

Realizing the Dream Events Feature Former ‘The View’ Host, Gospel Star

The 2022 Realizing the Dream Banquet and Concert will feature Star Jones and Billboard chart topping artist Kierra Sheard.

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UA Collaborates with Smithsonian to Create Digital Resource

The University of Alabama Religious Studies Department and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History have formally collaborated to create a digital resource on the religious dimensions of the events that took place at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. 

UA Mourns Passing of Legend E.O. Wilson

UA Mourns Passing of Legend E.O. Wilson

The UA community mourns the passing of Edward Osborne Wilson, one of The University of Alabama’s legendary and most notable alumni, who passed away Dec. 26.

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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.

Hunter Dowdy (from left to right). Mason Janes, Casey Largin, Chloe Denorme and Kate Radovich present "Rachel's Lift" to Rachel Williams.

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

Reframing New Year’s Resolutions

UA associate professor offers insight for New Year’s resolutions, and how to achieve goals realistically.

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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.

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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.