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UA Contributes to Unprecedented Observations of Black Hole

Astrophysics researchers at The University of Alabama contributed to a global effort to give unparalleled insight into a black hole and the system it powers, and to improve tests of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity.

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Nearly a Third of Mobile Bay Marshes Gone Since 1980s, Study Finds

About half a football field of marshes on the edges of Mobile Bay vanished annually over the past 35 years, according to a study by researchers at The University of Alabama.

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State Business Leaders Expecting Economic Growth

In the latest quarterly survey by researchers at The University of Alabama, business leaders in the state are feeling more encouraged about the economy than they have since the global pandemic began.

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Translating UA Inventions to Society to Improve with Key Role Filled

Efforts to address society’s challenges by the flourishing research enterprise at The University of Alabama will be boosted with the filling of a critical role that shepherds innovation created on campus to the marketplace.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Honors Week will recognize achievements, UA leading national survey of women veterans, Moundville Archaeological Park will host the annual Birdfest, two UA students win nationally prestigious scholarship.

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National Assessment Aims to Assist Needs of Women Veterans

A national survey of women veterans hopes to provide the first comprehensive snapshot of the challenges they face transitioning to civilian life, providing veteran service organizations with data needed to expand outreach and better meet needs.

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Groundwater Impact on Oceans Cannot Be Ignored, Major Study Finds

The international study involves data from Mobile Bay collected by researchers at The University of Alabama.

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UA Researcher to Study Severe Weather Public Communication

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, or UCAR, has awarded a grant to Dr. Cory Armstrong to examine the effectiveness of tornadic-related weather information on the general public.

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UA Students Highlight Research, Creativity During Annual Conference

About 350 students are participating, and all faculty and staff are invited to attend.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Moundville to host spring events; New College professor named SEC Achievement Award winner for UA, commencement to be held in person at semester’s end.