UA Biology Professor Supports Hospital COVID-19 Testing
Dr. Carol Duffy is creating biological solutions for DCH Health System to maintain the stability of patient coronavirus testing samples collected at DCH during transport to a lab in Montgomery.
Colleges & Schools
UA Students Partner With Schools for Tutoring
University of Alabama students will provide free online tutoring and academic engagement sessions for the remainder of the school year in a partnership with Birmingham City Schools and the Tuscaloosa County School System.
Hospitality Industry Down, Not Out
While a variety of industries have suffered, the hospitality industry has taken a major hit due to social distancing.
UA Helping Provide Coronavirus Screenings in Livingston
UMC and the Office for Research and Economic Development are collaborating with Alabama Power and Livingston Mayor Tom Tartt to provide coronavirus screenings in Livingston.
Meet UA’s New SGA President
Demarcus Joiner, a junior civil engineering major from Roanoke, Alabama, was elected SGA president for the 2020-21 term.
UA Senior Working Pandemic Front Lines in NYC Area
Aerospace engineering student John Glidden III is volunteering as an EMT and at a drive-thru virus testing site in a suburb of New York City.
UMC Utilizes Technology to Reach Patients, Community
To be more accessible to patients, UMC transitioned to evening telemedicine hours and will host weekly virtual town halls starting April 10.
UA Offering Free Webinar on Pandemic Stimulus for Small Businesses
The University of Alabama will offer a free webinar Friday for small businesses and entrepreneurs navigating government stimulus and assistance plans.
UA Researchers Providing Maps of COVID-19 Testing Sites
Two researchers at The University of Alabama are helping people find testing sites for COVID-19.
UA Satellite Team Offering Virtual Space Lessons
A team of students at The University of Alabama building a small satellite as part of a NASA program are continuing their outreach efforts to state schools during the COVID-19 pandemic through online lessons.