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COVID-19 Testing of UA Students Yields Less than 1% Positivity Rate

Among the more than 25,000 University of Alabama students who completed the required COVID-19 testing process as of Aug. 16, less than 1% tested positive.

An online OLLI class on a computer screen.

UA Collaborates to Celebrate OLLI Day Alabama Aug. 20

UA is joining the University of Alabama in Huntsville and Auburn University in celebrating OLLI Day Alabama Aug. 20.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA freshmen take part in community service projects; UA operations are ready for the return of students and employees; UA to celebrate OLLI Day.

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UMC Resumes Evening Hours for Urgent Appointments, Walk-Ins

UMC in Tuscaloosa has resumed evening hours for in-person scheduled appointments and walk-in care. 

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA CrossingPoints student wins national scholarship; UA’s public relations program named top in the nation; UA economist available to offer insight on the national and state economy.

Melissa Walker holding a check representing the Ruby's Rainbow Warriors for Walt Scholarship

UA CrossingPoints Student Wins National Scholarship

Melissa Walker, a member of UA’s CrossingPoints Certificate in Occupational Studies Program, was recently awarded the Ruby’s Rainbow Warriors for Walt Scholarship.

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Public Relations Program Named No. 1 in Country by PRWeek

The UA Department of Advertising and Public Relations was named the Most Outstanding Education Program by PRWeek during the 2020 PRWeek Awards in late July.

Accreditation Team Invites Public Comment Related to UA Police

Accreditation Team Invites Public Comment Related to UA Police

As part of a voluntary accreditation assessment, employees of The University of Alabama, UA Police Department and community members are invited to offer comments related to the department.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA to hold spring and summer commencement exercises; Seven named to Alabama Business Hall of Fame; Applying for graduate programs to get easier.

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Seven Named to Alabama Business Hall of Fame for 2020

Seven individuals will be part of the class of 2020 of the Alabama Business Hall of Fame, established in 1973 to honor those who brought lasting fame to the state through their business contributions.