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This Week at The University of Alabama: UA study shows real estate agent’s gender matters to seller; student earns Boren Scholarship; and new microscopes help UA become research leader in materials characterization.

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A Commercial Real Estate Agent’s Gender Does Matter – To The Seller

Gender plays a role in commercial real estate transactions because of a common affinity bias among property owners, according to a study by researchers at The University of Alabama.

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UA Student Receives Boren Scholarship to Study in Brazil

UA student Sean Atchison, of Chatom, has received a Boren Scholarship for the study of languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Fall 2022 degree candidates announced; UA partners with ADMH for events on substance misuse stigma; and new microscopes help UA become research leader in materials characterization.

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New Microscopes to Position UA as Leader in Materials Characterization

A suite of new instruments focused on understanding materials will give The University of Alabama an elite platform while expanding opportunities for students.

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UA, ADMH to Host Statewide Events on Substance Misuse Stigma

The University of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Mental Health will host a series of professional development conferences across the state in January for those interested in understanding the stigma of individuals with substance and opioid use disorders.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Gift from alumnus, wife launches campaign to renovate Alston Hall; engineering professor selected to use one of the world’s fastest supercomputers; and faculty comment on various holiday topics.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA wins Beat Auburn Beat Hunger; UA joins Auburn in Operation Iron Ruck; and tips for preparing the perfect Thanksgiving turkey.

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UA Beats Auburn, Breaks Record in Food and Fund Drive

UA students raised almost 566,000 pounds of food to beat Auburn in this year’s Beat Auburn Beat Hunger. Together the two schools raised over 1 million pounds, which helps families with food insecurity across the state. 

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Operation Iron Ruck Spotlights Veteran Suicide Awareness

As UA and Auburn prepare to meet on the football field, student veterans from both institutions will march across the state to bring awareness to veteran suicide.