Community Outreach

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UA SafeState Program Earns National Award for Work During Pandemic

The on-site consultation program was recognized nationally by the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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UA Sophomore Combats Bullying with Children’s Book

University of Alabama sophomore Noelia Voigt, winner of the 2021 Miss Connecticut Collegiate America pageant, wrote a children’s book and helped create an app on antibullying.

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UA Hosts Forum on Real Estate Industry Since 2011 Tornadoes

On April 30 a panel of experts, government officials and industry leaders will address key local issues rooted in the real estate sector, with a dedicated discussion of the evolution of Tuscaloosa’s overall residential market since the tornado outbreak in April 2011.

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In Decade Since Devastation, UA Resiliency Leads to Lasting Change

In the decade since the tornado on April 27, 2011, UA has become a leader in storm preparedness, opened avenues for research, and built deeper relationships with the community.

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Student Club Encourages Peers to Save Lives, Become Organ Donors

UA’s Organ Organization student club is hosting Donate to Life Week April 12-18.

Adam Linn and his family.

CCS Seeks to Fund New Military Scholarship Through Bama Blitz

Military service members and their families make sacrifices every day — educational goals should not be one of them.

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UA Students Compete in SEC Food Fight to Help Food Pantry

The University of Alabama’s Division of Student Life, Center for Service and Leadership, and the Office of Student Care and Wellbeing are partnering to compete in the first-ever SEC Food Fight.

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Volunteers, Donations Needed for Tornado Relief

40 volunteers are needed for two service days in Shelby County.

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Perfectionism Reaps High Rewards, But Can Also Bring Much Pain

Though perfectionism has helped many high achievers and people with Type A personalities climb to the top of their class, work, sport, or other fields, it also has many downsides that have to be managed to remain healthy.

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Get Moving: 100 Alabama Miles Challenge Kick off 2021 Season

The 100 Alabama Miles Challenge is a statewide public program designed to inspire all Alabamians to be active, explore, and connect with others by getting 100 miles of physical activity each year.