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This week at The University of Alabama: new research from UA shows that leaders must address both hesitancy and access at the community level in order to increase vaccination rates; a study involving UA found people are less likely to take risks than before the pandemic, and the Alabama Industrial Assessment Center has been chosen to receive funding from the Department of Energy.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA launches $1.5 billion capital campaign; welcomes record number of freshmen and graduate students; and cuts ribbon on the new Hewson Hall.

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Don’t Wait: 10 Things You Can Do Now To Prepare for Emergencies

There’s no better time to prepare for a disaster or emergency than right now. Here are some things you can do at little or no cost.

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This week at The University of Alabama: the Culverhouse College of Business will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hewson Hall; new research finds that while fewer automobile crashes occurred during the pandemic, more of them resulted in fatalities; and more than 300 students earned honors for the summer term at UA.

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Build a Kit to be Prepared

September is National Preparedness Month. Build an emergency supply kit for when disasters happen.

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Make a Plan for Disasters and Emergencies

September is National Preparedness Month. Here’s the first step.

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This week at The University of Alabama: a study involving a UA researcher finds athletes of different races have different experiences after a concussion; Alabamians continue to face barriers to getting treatment for opioid addiction; and UA researchers are looking for participants for a wide range of studies.

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Got a New Phone Number? Update Your Contact Information Now

Emergencies can happen any time. That’s why it’s important to update your contact information in myBama.

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An Update That Might Save a Life

UA’s Office of Environmental Health and Safety is currently replacing older model AEDs with new Physio-Control Lifepak CR2 models in buildings across campus.

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This week at The University of Alabama: An assistant professor with UA’s College of Engineering wins Fulbright Specialist Award; UMC opens a new location in Carrollton; and an associate professor in UA’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies gives advice on how to talk to a loved struggling with substance abuse.