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UA researcher leads global effort to promote reliable health information

Dr. Rebecca Ivic is helping to steer a commission focused on health communication to promote access to accurate health information.

Sydney Blackhurst poses with a $10,000 check she earned during the SEC Startup Competition.

UA swimmer earns $10k in SEC Startup Competition

Blackhurst beat out student-athletes from the University of Arkansas, LSU and the University of South Carolina to take first place.

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UMC expands services over summer

University Medical Center recently expanded services to improve the quality of healthcare provided for the UA and West Alabama communities.

Inside this health care lab the patients aren’t real, but the lessons are

Inside this health care lab the patients aren’t real, but the lessons are

Before stepping into a hospital room, UA nursing students build clinical skills, confidence and compassion through realistic simulations.

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UA gives high school students look at rural healthcare careers

High school students from rural Alabama explored healthcare careers that can make a meaningful difference in their communities.

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Evidence-based AI course aims to bridge skills gap for UA undergraduates

As employers increasingly seek AI-ready graduates, a new UA course is helping students build the practical, ethical and critical-thinking skills needed to succeed in an AI-driven workforce.

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Summer program reaches 5-year milestone in preparing future physicians

The Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internship is preparing future rural physicians through clinical experiences, skills training and mentorship.

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Teaching the Constitution at 250: UA graduate prepares young citizens

Jaclyn Foster uses her UA Online degree and prestigious fellowship to bring the Constitution to life for middle school students

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5 from UA named Fulbright Scholars

Five faculty members were selected for Fulbright awards for educators to teach and research around the globe.