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This week at The University of Alabama: UA-led international study yields first of its kind dietary guideline; alumnus receives UA’s first McCain Fellowship; and support for sponsored projects doubles in four years.

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UA Alumnus Earns John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellowship

Micah Presley, a recent UA graduate, has received a John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellowship through the U.S. Department of Defense.

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UA-Led Study Results in Dietary Guideline of Bioactive Food Compound

An apple a day can keep the doctor away according to an international study spearheaded by a UA faculty member.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Support for sponsored projects increases; UA-led study results in first of its kind dietary guideline; and UA leads center combatting opioid crisis.

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River Pitch Competition Returns for 2022

The competition encourages and supports West Alabama’s aspiring entrepreneurs.

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UA to Lead Regional Data Center Combatting Opioid Crisis

With expertise and experience in multidisciplinary data analytics, The University of Alabama was tapped to spearhead a regional center to help communities across the Southeast combat the opioid crisis.

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Support for Sponsored Projects Doubles in Four Years

Outside support of research, other sponsored activity and instructional efforts that spark innovation and discovery at The University of Alabama more than doubled over the past four years thanks to another record-breaking year. 

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UA CCHS Expands Health Care Across Alabama for 50 Years

The UA College of Community Health Sciences is celebrating 50 years of expanding health care in rural areas of Alabama.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Find deep discounts from local retailers at BUY for RISE; New MRI facility helps with transformative research; and UA provost inducted into National Academy of Medicine.

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UA, TCEDA Hosting Joint Summit to Discuss Power, Mobility Economy

The University of Alabama and the Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority are jointly hosting a summit on the emerging power and mobility economy in the region.