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This week at The University of Alabama: a mobile app developed at UA is helping individuals manage their blood pressure; UA has been recognized as a Top Producing Institution for Fulbright U.S. Student Awards; UA students raise more than $303,000 for Children’s of Alabama.

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UA Students Safely Volunteer Despite the Pandemic

UA’s student-led organization Serving Bama found a way to safely continue vital, in-person volunteer services for Tuscaloosa nonprofits.

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UA Developed App Helps Control Hypertension

A mobile app developed by UA faculty and the Center for Advanced Public Safety is helping individuals manage their blood pressure while providing valuable resources that promote a healthy lifestyle.

UA Named a Student Fulbright Top Producer, Sets University Record

UA Named a Student Fulbright Top Producer, Sets University Record

UA was recognized as a Top Producing Institution for Fulbright U.S. Student Awards while setting a new record for Fulbright Award offers.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA research shows state business leaders are optimistic about Alabama’s economy; UA receives grant to improve the lives of people with hearing loss in rural areas of Alabama; African American film festival to be held virtually.

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State Business Leaders Optimistic on Early 2021 Economy

Even with the continued stress from the pandemic, business leaders in the state remained mostly optimistic that their businesses will have a positive start to 2021, according a quarterly survey done by economists at The University of Alabama.

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Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival to be Virtual

The 9th annual Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival featuring acclaimed movies from the African continent and broader African Diaspora will be held virtually Feb. 27- 28.

UA Resumes Normal Operations Feb. 17

UA will resume normal operations on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 8 a.m. Campus offices, libraries, recreation centers and medical centers will open as normal, as will the Gadsden campus.

UA Cancels Classes, Operations All Day Feb. 16

The University of Alabama has canceled classes and suspended normal operations all day today, Tuesday, Feb. 16. Campus offices, libraries, recreation centers and medical centers will all remain closed, as will the Gadsden campus.