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.
This week at The University of Alabama: a UA instructor says more alligators sighting in Tuscaloosa doesn’t mean their numbers are growing; women athletes will likely dominate Olympic coverage this summer according to a UA communications professor; and the Alabama economy is still strong according to a UA’s Center for Business and Economic Research.
This week at The University of Alabama: University Medical Center to host community COVID-19 vaccine clinic; UA receives award to study water access, quality; and the Alabama Museum of Natural History hosts shark teeth excursions.
This week at The University of Alabama: UA to collaborate with other universities to study water access and quality in Alabama and internationally; UA’s Capstone College of Nursing receives grant to attract underrepresented students to the nursing profession; and the UA Museum of Natural History hosts “Shark Month.”
This week at The University of Alabama: A team from UA’s Capstone College of Nursing have received a $1.2 million grant to attract underrepresented students to the nursing profession; and a UA physician says the summer sun can be harmful to your skin.