This week at The University of Alabama: The College of Engineering will officially launch the newly approved bachelor’s degree in manufacturing systems engineering; Adapted Athletics will open the Parker-Haun Tennis Facility; and Beat Auburn Beat Hunger starts.
This week at The University of Alabama: new research from UA shows that leaders must address both hesitancy and access at the community level in order to increase vaccination rates; a study involving UA found people are less likely to take risks than before the pandemic, and the Alabama Industrial Assessment Center has been chosen to receive funding from the Department of Energy.
This week at The University of Alabama: UA launches $1.5 billion capital campaign; welcomes record number of freshmen and graduate students; and cuts ribbon on the new Hewson Hall.
This week at The University of Alabama: the Culverhouse College of Business will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hewson Hall; new research finds that while fewer automobile crashes occurred during the pandemic, more of them resulted in fatalities; and more than 300 students earned honors for the summer term at UA.
This week at The University of Alabama: a study involving a UA researcher finds athletes of different races have different experiences after a concussion; Alabamians continue to face barriers to getting treatment for opioid addiction; and UA researchers are looking for participants for a wide range of studies.
This week at The University of Alabama: An assistant professor with UA’s College of Engineering wins Fulbright Specialist Award; UMC opens a new location in Carrollton; and an associate professor in UA’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies gives advice on how to talk to a loved struggling with substance abuse.
This week at The University of Alabama: hundreds of students participate in Ripple Effect, Weeks of Welcome events kick-off, and classes begin.
This week at The University of Alabama: University Medical Center offers Saturday COVID-19 vaccine clinics; Dr. Andrew Raffo Dewar selected for two Fulbright awards; and a UA engineering professor says President Biden’s goal for electric vehicles may be too ambitious.
This week at The University of Alabama: 2nd Avenue Overpass to open; UA is recognized again for commitment to safety; and while caterpillars look cute, some can be dangerous.
This week at The University of Alabama: UA to hold commencement ceremonies; a partnership between UA, Alabama Power and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International will soon get a new home; and Saturday in the Park to feature archaeology and artifact identification.