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This week at The University of Alabama: UA’s CrossingPoints Transition Program receives two federal grants totaling more than $4 million; UA economists say the state’s economy will drop by 3.4% for 2020; and UA sees record external funding for research and other sponsored activities.

Dr. Bell speaks to students on stage at summer commencement.

UA to Hold 2020 Fall Commencement Dec. 12

The University of Alabama will hold fall commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 12, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus. More than 2,000 graduates are expected to be in attendance for four ceremonies.

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Crossroads Civic Engagement Center Seeks to Advance Civic Knowledge

The Crossroads Civic Engagement Center’s primary focus is bringing people together across political lines and advancing civic knowledge at UA and beyond.

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This week at The University of Alabama: a new app developed at UA will revolutionize how people track their health and fitness progress; new research shows a warming climate will have a widespread effect on ecosystems; and the UA Arboretum is teaching about spooky Alabama plants through their ‘ArBOOretum’ event.

The Arboretum decorated for Halloween

Don’t Trust the Grass; Halloween Celebration at ‘ArBOOretum’ Returns

Halloween and biological science merge for the return of “Afternoon at the ArBOOretum.”

UA student stands in front of B.B. Comer Hall.

Unique Upbringing Inspires UA Student’s Life Path

At just 19 years old, Zachary Collins has already experienced some extraordinary opportunities, and they have inspired the path of his life and future.

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This week at The University of Alabama: a new app developed at UA can tell your body composition with a single photo; new research from UA shows a warmer climate will disrupt ecosystems; and UA receives grant to build a new storm shelter.

Know Where to Go in Case of Severe Weather

Know Where to Go in Case of Severe Weather

If severe weather strikes Tuscaloosa, make sure you know the location of campus storm shelters.

Students Rewarded for Getting Caught Caring

Many students across campus received swag bags recently as part of the “Capstone Caught Caring” campaign, which rewards students for following health and safety guidelines in public.

Tide United. Let Kindness Be Your Story

UA United Way Campaign Launches Thursday

This year’s host college, the College of Communication and Information Sciences, will use the WVUA studio to share the 2020 UA United Way Campaign Kickoff via the College’s Facebook page Thursday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m.