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This week at The University of Alabama: High school students are learning about the need for rural health care in Alabama; UA plans summer commencement exercises; and a UA economist says an economic slowdown may be coming next year.

A mortar board for graduation decorated with a script A and "Roll Tide" on top.

UA to Hold 2022 Summer Commencement Aug. 6

The University of Alabama will hold a summer commencement ceremony Saturday, Aug. 6, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA dedicates the Judy Bonner Child Development Center for first female president; a new program is preparing undergraduate students for future careers in rural health care; and a UA dietician says you should be wary of health advice you see on social media.

The exterior of the Judy Bonner Child Development Center

UA Dedicates Judy Bonner Child Development Center

The University of Alabama dedicated the Judy Bonner Child Development Research Center in honor of the University’s first female president, Dr. Judy Bonner.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA Online launches new tuition grant to help active-duty military; many people will find a way to take a summer vacation even if it costs more; and UA Early College students are giving back to their community.

U.S. flags line a sidewalk on the Quad at The University of Alabama

UA Online Rolls Out New Tuition Grant to Help Military Students

The University of Alabama Online is launching a new tuition grant to help remove financial barriers for active-duty military service members looking to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Summer Brings the Chance for Thunderstorms

Summer Brings the Chance for Thunderstorms

As summer temperatures rise in Alabama, so do the chances for pop-up thunderstorms.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Dr. Brian S. Butler will begin his tenure as dean of the College of Communication and Information Sciences July 1; 18 UA students were selected for various awards from the Fulbright Program for the 2022-2023 academic year; and a UA faculty member says rising interest rates could slow the housing market.

UAPD Officer Albert Canzoneri holds his medal of honor as he stands next to his wife, Shannon.

UAPD Officer Honored for ‘Going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty’

UAPD Officer Albert Canzoneri went above and beyond the call of duty when he saved a woman after she jumped into the Black Warrior River.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Alabama Astrobotics prepares to head to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to defend their national title; a UA student is the recipient of the prestigious NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship; and Flow Tuscaloosa will hold a lantern parade.