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This week at The University of Alabama: UA receives grant to study the importance of social and emotional learning in children; UA astronomy professor can comment on a rare cosmic event; and a UA law professor has insight on gig workers.

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UA Receives Grant to Study Social, Emotional Learning in Children

The $5 million federal grant funds a study on the importance of social and emotional learning in elementary school students’ success.

Leigh Mayberry stands in front of an icy Arctic Ocean.

A Life of Adventure and a Heart For Service

Leigh Mayberry has lived a life full of adventure. She’ll check another item off her bucket list when she graduates from UA.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA to hold fall commencement; UA student receives prestigious Marshall Scholarship; UA School of Music’s “Hilaritas” to be broadcast on UA Info Radio.

Headshot of Holly Barnett.

MSW Student Inspired by Courses to Run for City Council, Wins Seat

Holly Barnett decided to go back to school to advance her career. Little did she know where it would lead her.

American flags fly in front of Denny Chimes.

UA Honors Veterans with Joint Veterans Day Ceremony

UA’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs joined other local organizations to honor veterans at the annual Tuscaloosa Veterans Day Ceremony.

Engineering student stands with her arms crossed in front of building.

Student Receives Top Award from the Society of Women Engineers

The senior majoring in chemical engineering was honored in November by the organization, which has more than 40,000 members globally.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA engineering part of national effort to improve water treatment in Black Belt; UA President’s Advisory Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion releases comprehensive report; UA College of Communication and Information Sciences to induct four into Hall of Fame.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Holiday driving study; UA engineering part of national effort to improve water treatment in Black Belt; UA veterans walk with Auburn vets for suicide awareness.

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger student organizers reveal the results of the food drive.

UA Wins Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive, 4th Year in a Row

The University of Alabama won the 2020 Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive for the fourth year in a row, raising a total of 291,047 pounds of food.