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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.

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Fall 2020 Graduates Announced at UA

The University of Alabama will award some 2,398 degrees during fall commencement Dec. 12.

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UA Police Officer Helps Family

UA police officer Randy Sumner helped a family from San Antonio, Texas, with a medical emergency during move-in last weekend. See his story at WBRC Fox 6 News.

Miss UA Wins Miss Alabama Title

Miss UA Wins Miss Alabama Title

  Tiara Pennington, a Helena native and political science major at UA, was crowned Miss Alabama 2019 during the annual competition held June 8 at Samford University in Birmingham. Pennington will represent the state in the Miss America competition in September. See her interview on CBS 42.    

UA Student-Athletes Put Rivalry Aside to Help Lee County Residents

UA Student-Athletes Put Rivalry Aside to Help Lee County Residents

Student-athletes from The University of Alabama and Auburn University put aside their rivalry and teamed up to build walls for new homes in the Beauregard community of Lee County after it was struck by a tornado in early March. Click here to watch the story from WRBL.  

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University of Alabama Goes Green for Graduation

When University of Alabama students accept their diplomas during commencement ceremonies May 3-5, they’ll be wearing caps and gowns made from recycled plastic. Learn more in this story from WVTM 13.

UA In the New — Nov. 22-26

UA In the New — Nov. 22-26

Horn group wins competition — Film about sustainability — Neuroscience program — and more.

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell congratulates UA Football Team on winning National Championship

New Traffic Management Center at UA Helping West Alabama

UA Researchers Discuss Insurance Rates After Hurricanes