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Earth’s Position and Orbit Spurred Ancient Marine Life Extinction

Ancient rocks from Tennessee revealed the Earth’s rotation and orbit around the Sun controlled the timing of oceanic dead zones in a mass extinction of marine life about 370 million years ago.

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New Tennis Facility to Boost UA’s Acclaimed Adapted Athletics Program

Thanks to the generosity of two Tuscaloosa families, along with several other donors, the University will soon benefit from a new facility.

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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.