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UA to Launch Early Learning Initiative at Gadsden in January 2021

UA’s College of Education will launch the UA Early Learning Initiative at Gadsden in January 2021 at the University’s Gadsden Center.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Early Learning Initiative at Gadsden to launch in January; UA leads 4-year, $6 million project on groundwater research; Business leaders feel relief heading into fourth quarter of 2020.

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UA-Led Study of Southeastern Groundwater Assists Water Management

The University of Alabama is leading a 4-year, $6 million project to conduct groundwater research that will provide new scientific insights and make useful groundwater water predictions for the Southeast.

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Alabama Business Confidence Ticks Upward for Fourth Quarter

The Center for Business Economics and Research’s most recent quarterly survey shows business confidence is increasing thanks to new innovations and safety measures introduced to lessen the spread of coronavirus.

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Graduate Application Fees Waived During Free App Week

The University of Alabama Graduate School is waiving application fees for prospective graduate students Nov. 8 to 15.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA sets fundraising record; CrossingPoints receives more than $4 million in grants; 10 new students added to UA’s Rural Medical Scholars Program.

Study Highlights Link Between Depressive Symptoms and Stroke Risk

Study Highlights Link Between Depressive Symptoms and Stroke Risk

People with multiple depressive symptoms have an increased risk for stroke, according to findings from a collaborative study led by investigators at The University of Alabama and The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

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UA’s Rural Medical Scholars Program Adds 10 Students

Ten students studying to become physicians with plans to practice in rural Alabama communities were recently accepted to UA’s Rural Medical Scholars Program.

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UA Sets Fundraising Record in 2019-20 Fiscal Year

UA saw the highest fundraising year to-date during fiscal 2019–20, which included charitable gifts and pledges in excess of $222 million from nearly 60,000 donors.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA’s CrossingPoints Transition Program receives two federal grants totaling more than $4 million; UA economists say the state’s economy will drop by 3.4% for 2020; and UA sees record external funding for research and other sponsored activities.