College of Community Health Sciences

Emmy awards

UA Earns Multiple CASE, Emmy Awards

The University of Alabama recently brought home more hardware after earning CASE Circle of Excellence and Southeast Emmy Awards.

The class of Rural Health Scholars

UA Programs Prepare Rural Alabama Students for Health Careers

High school students from rural Alabama communities are participating in programs this summer at UA where they are learning about the need rural communities have for more doctors and other health care professionals.

A group shot of the Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internship students

New UA Program Prepares Pre-Medical Students for Rural Health Care

The UA College of Community Health Sciences recently welcomed the first class of a new summer program for college students in pre-medical studies who are interested in rural primary care.

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Women’s History Month: UA’s Influential Researchers

UA researchers are at the top of their game. Here’s a spotlight on four female researchers advancing their fields.

The Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival poster

Acclaimed Movies to be Featured at Annual Tuscaloosa Film Festival

The 10th annual Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival will be held virtually Feb. 19-20.

Reframing New Year’s Resolutions

Reframing New Year’s Resolutions

UA associate professor offers insight for New Year’s resolutions, and how to achieve goals realistically.

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UA Professor Honored with Prestigious International Research Award

Dr. Ravi Kumar was chosen for the distinguished Humboldt Research Award.

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UA, UAB Partner with NIH to Study Healthy Child Brain Development

A diverse and multidisciplinary team of researchers at The University of Alabama at Birmingham and The University of Alabama was awarded a $7.1 million grant over five years to conduct a comprehensive study of risk and protective factors for healthy brain development in children.

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Despite Lingering Pandemic, State Businesses Remain Optimistic

While not as confident in the economic outlook as they were earlier this year, state business leaders remain optimistic in growth through year’s end, according to the latest quarterly survey by The University of Alabama.

A group photo of the Rural Medical Scholars and Rural Community Health Scholars

UA Programs Welcome Students Studying Rural Health Care

UA’s College of Community Health Sciences recently welcomed the 2021-2022 class of its Rural Medical Scholars and Rural Community Health Scholars programs.