UA Research Helps Spot Racial Differences in Concussion Recovery
Young Black and white athletes have different experiences after a sports-related concussion, according to a study involving a researcher at The University of Alabama.
Addressing the Opioid Crisis: What Does Alabama Need?
Alabamians face many structural barriers to treatment of opioid addiction, such as access and transportation to treatment facilities as well as hostile attitudes among the public and family members to addiction, according to research led by The University of Alabama.
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This week at The University of Alabama: An assistant professor with UA’s College of Engineering wins Fulbright Specialist Award; UMC opens a new location in Carrollton; and an associate professor in UA’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies gives advice on how to talk to a loved struggling with substance abuse.
UA Engineering Faculty Receives Fulbright Award
Dr. Leigh Terry received a Fulbright Specialist Award to exchange knowledge and establish partnerships through educational and training activities within environmental science.
School of Music Premieres New Official Hymn at Annual Convocation
The UA School of Music will premiere its official hymn at its annual Opening Convocation at the Frank Moody Music Building Friday, Aug. 20.
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This week at The University of Alabama: hundreds of students participate in Ripple Effect, Weeks of Welcome events kick-off, and classes begin.
UMC Opens Carrollton Location
University Medical Center recently opened a location in Carrollton, Alabama, to provide primary health care services to the rural Pickens County community.
UA Leading Effort to Increase Vaccinations in Rural Alabama
In a partnership with community organizations, The University of Alabama is spearheading a project to get 70% of eligible people in the state’s Black Belt vaccinated against COVID-19 over the next year.
State’s Economic Recovery Booming Just Before COVID-19 Resurgence
Two snapshots of the state’s economy earlier this summer show recovery from the pandemic recession of 2020 exceeding expectations.
Rainforest Drought Intensified Disease, Death in a Brazilian Frog
Human-caused changes to the environment that exasperate droughts in a Brazilian rainforest intensify seasonal infections of a deadly fungus afflicting frogs and toads, causing localized mass deaths, according to research involving The University of Alabama.