College of Community Health Sciences

The new class of Rural Health Scholars

UA Rural Medical Programs Welcome 18 Students

The Rural Health Leaders Pipeline recently welcomed 18 students from rural Alabama who want to become primary care physicians and dentists in the state’s rural communities.

A student receiving her flu shot

Free Flu Shots Available Starting in September

UA will offer free flu shots to students and employees starting Sept. 3.

Members of the Kumar Lab

UA Professor at the Cutting-Edge of Medicine Design

Dr. M.N.V Ravi Kumar’s passion for bringing together multiple health disciplines to find solutions is infectious.

UA Programs Develop Strong State Workforce

UA Programs Develop Strong State Workforce

Beyond generating thousands of new college graduates each year, UA contributes to the state’s workforce in numerous ways.

A group photo of the Rural Health Scholars

UA Programs Prepare Rural Alabamians for Careers in Health Care

High school students and recent graduates are learning about rural health care at UA this summer.

elephant topiary

Faculty and Staff Accolades for Spring 2024 

Many UA faculty and staff earned awards, published papers and garnered other noteworthy achievements this spring.

The University of Alabama Student Center.

Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival Returns Feb. 10

The Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival will be held Feb. 10 at The University of Alabama Student Center.

A patient lies flat on an MRI scanner.

Families Sought for Study on Child Brain Development

Part of national project, UA research hope participating families can help understand brain development.

The Shelton State nursing students and Louanne Friend

CCHS Provides Learning Opportunities to Shelton State Nursing Students

Shelton State nursing students are learning about outpatient care at UMC and the Student Health Center.