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This week at The University of Alabama: UADM raises more than $252,000 for Children’s Miracle Network; School librarians are encouraged to apply for chance to receive free books; and a UA faculty member provides tips for those making the transition into retirement.

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Tornado Watch vs. Warning: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning? Find out so you’ll be ready for severe weather.

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Severe Weather Forecasted for Feb. 17: Be Prepared

The National Weather Service is predicting a slight risk (level 2 out of 5) of damaging straight-line winds up to 60 mph, and a few possible tornadoes for Tuscaloosa County Thursday.

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This week at The University of Alabama: A new research center at UA will promote the health and well-being of individuals and communities affected by substance use disorders; acclaimed movies will be featured during the 10th annual Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival; and younger adults are rethinking relationships because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA researchers say the state could see stellar economic growth in 2022; the College of Human Environmental Sciences is planning to build a cutting-edge facility for fashion and design; and a UA junior has been awarded a Brooke Owens Fellowship.

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Alabama Business Hall of Fame Calls for Nominees

The Alabama Business Hall of Fame is seeking nominees for its 2022 inductees.

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This week at The University of Alabama: The UA Center for Economic Development is launching the 16th annual Books for the Alabama Black Belt campaign; Univesity Special Collections is furthering its research into a copy of a famous letter from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and a UA faculty member says there are several factors contributing to the nation’s teacher shortage.

It’s Time for an Update

It’s Time for an Update

If you haven’t checked your contact information in myBama lately, then it’s time for an update.

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Culverhouse LIFT to Offer Free Job Skills Training and Tutoring

Free tutoring, job skills and financial literacy training sessions will begin in February.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA is partnering with the USGS to construct a state-of-the-art science and engineering facility; a UA faculty member has been named one of the nation’s top 15 emerging scholars under the age of 40; and UA releases dean’s list for Fall 2021 term.