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Many Protective Masks Inhibit Communication with Deaf Community

As the use of personal protective masks has become a popular tool in preventing the spread of coronavirus, those who are deaf are having to adjust their normal means of communication.

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Four Projects Receive Funding from UA CyberSeed Program

Four promising research projects received funding from The University of Alabama CyberSeed program, the UA Office for Research and Economic Development announced.

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UA National Alumni Association Donates $50,000 to Support Students

The UA National Alumni Association donated $50,000 to the Tide Together Student Support Fund to assist UA students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UMC offers mental health services to health and safety workers; UA Children’s Program and RISE Center carry on virtually; and a UA business professor says shopping trends may not return to what they were before the coronavirus.

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UA Celebrates Special Connection with Spring 2020 Class

The 6,500 spring graduates at The University of Alabama may not walk across the stage as planned Saturday, but they’re receiving special recognition of their accomplishments in a unique way.

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Spring 2020 Graduates Announced At UA

The University of Alabama will award some 6,326 degrees this spring.

Children's Program staff interacting with students through Zoom.

UA Children’s Program, RISE Center Carry on Virtually

While preschoolers from the UA Children’s Program and RISE Center are sheltering at home, they continue to connect with teachers, learn, play and even receive therapy through inventive and individualized online interactions.

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UA Statement on Financial Impact of COVID-19

The University of Alabama moved quickly to enact and accelerate a number of cost-saving measures in anticipation of the financial ramifications of COVID-19 while limiting the direct impact to our students, faculty and staff. 

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UMC Offers Free Mental Health Services to Health and Safety Workers

In an effort to assist those working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, UMC is offering free mental health services to first responders and health care providers.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA marks anniversary of 2011 tornado; Parenting Assistance Line continues to offer services to parents; Opera students encourage the elderly with song.