This week at The University of Alabama: UA received nearly $8 million in federal transit funds to add electric buses to the Crimson Ride fleet; a UA researcher studying over-the-counter hearing aids says a new FDA ruling will help people with hearing loss who live in rural areas; and a faculty member in the Culverhouse College of Business says businesses who adopt a four-day work week can reap some benefits.
With nearly $8 million in federal transit funds, The University of Alabama will replace a quarter of its transit system buses with electric buses, reducing emissions and further positioning UA and the region as a hub for the electric vehicle ecosystem.
This week at The University of Alabama: Hundreds of UA students to participate in community service before classes start; UA to hold a conference on emerging trends in behavioral health; and a popular author will speak at OLLI Day.
This week at The University of Alabama: UA faculty members offer tips for parents who are sending their children back to school; a UA researcher is studying how body composition and sleep affect chronic diseases; and a new director of strategic research partnerships and consortiums has been announced.
This week at The University of Alabama: Alabama business leaders have a negative outlook for the economy for the first time in eight years; University Medical Center is now serving the people of Sumter County with a new clinic in Livingston; and UA prepares to award almost 1,500 degrees during a commencement ceremony.
This week at The University of Alabama: The Alabama Business Hall of Fame announces inductees for its Class of 2022; a recession is likely in 2023 according to one UA researcher; and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute hosts an art series.
This week at The University of Alabama: students admitted into UA Early College will receive their first course, UAEC 200, for free beginning in fall 2022.; UA awarded $3 million from the National Science Foundation to establish a hydrologic science research and training program; and a UA economist says a recession in 2023 is likely.
This week at The University of Alabama: UA launches new scholarship for Tuscaloosa area police officers and firefighters; UA welcomes first class in the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative; and Moundville Archaeological Park makes upgrades to better serve visitors.
This week at The University of Alabama: UA dedicates the Judy Bonner Child Development Center for first female president; a new program is preparing undergraduate students for future careers in rural health care; and a UA dietician says you should be wary of health advice you see on social media.
This week at The University of Alabama: UA Online launches new tuition grant to help active-duty military; many people will find a way to take a summer vacation even if it costs more; and UA Early College students are giving back to their community.