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This week at The University of Alabama: Homecoming events are in full swing; new research shows state business leaders have a negative outlook on the economy; and UA is celebrating a historic fundraising year.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UMC-Carrollton welcomes members of the community to tour the facility; the Moundville Native American Festival gets underway; and prospective students have the opportunity to apply to UA for free during Free App Week.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA’s Rural Health Scholars Program accepted 11 students from Alabama who are studying to become rural health physicians; bright colors and leather will highlight fall fashion trends according to a UA instructor; and a UA researcher says home prices in the state should continue to increase even with higher interest rates.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Gov. Kay Ivey names UA as the Large Business Employer of the Year for people with disabilities; enrollment at UA has reached a new record; and the National Alumni Association is looking for young alumni to honor with a new award.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA researchers have shown a method that can provide strong data in determining the origin of life on Earth; UA transportation researchers have developed a promising system to overcome one challenge of self-driving vehicles; and UA fans are encouraged to become a citizen scientist and beat Auburn.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA receives a $1 million grant to develop a bridge program for students from three Historically Black Colleges and Universities; UA’s Office for Research and Economic Development releases report on the progress of researchers across campus; and the UA Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services will host an Overdose Awareness Walk.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.