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UA Research Ranks No. 2 in Growth Among Peers

Spending on research and development activities at The University of Alabama more than doubled over five years.

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UMC-Livingston to Serve UWA Students, Employees

UMC-Livingston is the new medical home for University of West Alabama students and employees.

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With EPA Funding, UA Students to Assess Well Water

The project will empower well owners and improve the lives of rural residents across the Gulf Coast.

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Poor Time Management Causes Poor Sleep for College Students

UA researcher finds that poor time management skills, particularly in organization, can lead to poor sleep quality.

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Rental Costs Rise in the SEC’s College Towns

Rents in cities home to an SEC institution are on the rise.

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Economic Outlook Improving Among State Business Leaders

Alabama business leaders expect the economy to chug along, but uncertainty about the national economy is keeping full-on optimism in check.

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Natural Hazard Vulnerability Shows Disproportionate Risk

Leaders in data-driven risk modeling, UA researchers developed a detailed assessment and map of vulnerability.

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UA Research Aims to Improve Children’s Social-Emotional Skills 

The effective prevention program teaches yoga, meditation and more to help children learn to self regulate.

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An Image of the Milky Way Through a New Lens

UA researchers are part of an international group of scientists who used neutrinos to make an image of the Milky Way.

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To Comfortably Pay Rent, Alabamians Need $59,000 Income

Alabamians must make about the median annual income for the state to avoid rent becoming a financial burden.