Colleges & Schools

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Graduating Seniors Can Qualify for ‘Quick Admit’ to Grad Programs

To better equip undergraduate students for the evolving job market, UA’s Graduate School launched the Graduate Quick Admit Program, offering priority admission to graduating UA seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA.

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UMC Offers Free Mental Health Services to Health and Safety Workers

In an effort to assist those working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, UMC is offering free mental health services to first responders and health care providers.

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Some Industries Will Thrive During Pandemic

Dr. Erik Johnson, assistant professor in the Culverhouse College of Business, offers a perspective on the outlook for large and small businesses along with some insight on what small businesses can do during this time to bring in customers.

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SGA Presidents Join Gov. Ivey to Promote Blood Donation

SGA presidents across the state are teaming up with Gov. Kay Ivey to promote blood donation.

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Hundreds of UA Students Tutoring with Local Schools

UA students are providing free online tutoring and academic engagement sessions for the remainder of the school year.

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Big Al Cruises Through Tuscaloosa, Northport for ‘A-Day At Home’

Big Al cruised through several neighborhoods to greet fans last Saturday, bringing a taste of Crimson Tide Football to Tuscaloosa for ‘A-Day at Home.’

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UA Opera Students Send the Power of Song

Over the past few weeks, students in The University of Alabama opera theatre program have used videoconferencing and phone calls to sing to the elderly and others who may be self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic.

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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.

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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.