Campus & Community

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Navigators Help New Students Find Their Way

Finding a place to plug in may be a little challenging this semester, but “navigators” can help guide students through their first year at The University of Alabama.

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Final Summer Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony Held Virtually

The University of Alabama Army ROTC program conducted a fully virtual commissioning ceremony for its latest graduates.

Two female students in masks sit on the UA campus lawn.

Tips for Students Taking Virtual Classes this Fall

Some classes look a little different this fall, as they’re being taught partially or fully online. One professor has a few tips he hopes will result in a successful semester.

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UREC: Helping Keep UA Safe while Active

Many University Recreation facilities are now open and back to regular operating hours, with safety procedures in place.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA researcher receives $1 million to implement opioid telehealth network; UA’s Culverhouse LIFT program offers free tutoring and job skills training; and UA social work research secures $1.6 million to improve communication between dementia patients, their caregivers and healthcare providers.

A man is being tested for COVID-19.

When Should I Get Tested?

UA has implemented a testing program to help keep campus open and students, faculty and staff safe. But when should an individual be tested for COVID-19?

A healthcare worker administers a nasal test for COVID-19.

UA Testing Program Keeps Health and Safety Paramount

As the fall semester continues, the testing plan at The University of Alabama is helping keep campus open and students, faculty and staff safe.

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Students Gather Gift Bags for Those in New Housing

The Capstone Men and Women, official ambassadors for UA, recently put together gift bags for some of their peers who have been directly impacted by COVID-19.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA researcher secures more than $1 million to advance dementia care; a UA-led outreach program to combat opioids is awarded $1 million; UA program helps small businesses during pandemic.

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Two Easy Things to Help Stop COVID-19 Spread

Two ways you can help reduce the spread of COVID-19: use UA Healthcheck and download the GuideSafe Exposure Notification App.