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UA Study to Take ‘Deep Dive’ into Risk Factors for Veterans, Suicides

UA Study to Take ‘Deep Dive’ into Risk Factors for Veterans, Suicides

University of Alabama researchers, America’s Warrior Partnership and The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation have partnered on a four-year, $2.9 million study to explore risk factors that contribute to suicides, early mortality and self-harm among military veterans.

UA to Hold Winter Commencement Exercises Dec. 16

UA to Hold Winter Commencement Exercises Dec. 16

The University of Alabama will hold its winter commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 16, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

Committee Named to Search for VP of Research/Economic Development

Committee Named to Search for VP of Research/Economic Development

A 10-person committee will oversee UA’s national search for a new vice president for Research and Economic Development, and a search firm will be hired to help identify qualified candidates.

Mental Illness Hits Closer to Home Than You Might Think

Mental Illness Hits Closer to Home Than You Might Think

Access to mental health care and being able to afford care are the two biggest challenges people face, says one University of Alabama psychologist.

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA, ALDOT lay groundwork for future self-driving vehicles – Researcher exploring potential lunar habitats for humans – UA to launch new support effort for trafficking victims – Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger effort ongoing – Dancing, pets bring smiles to all ages – High school educators to learn computer science teaching strategies – Professional development training offered to community

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This week at The University of Alabama: Leaders remain upbeat about business outlook – UA to launch new support effort for trafficking victims – Partnership with cities to boost tech innovation — Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger effort ongoing – Dancing, drums and pets bring smiles to all ages – Visiting researcher to discuss social class barriers

UA Researcher: Changes Needed to News Coverage of Mass Shooters

UA Researcher: Changes Needed to News Coverage of Mass Shooters

Reducing news coverage of rampage shooters’ personal information, like their names and photos, could be a deterrent to future mass shooters, according to a researcher at The University of Alabama.

Leadership U Announces Fifth Cohort

Leadership U Announces Fifth Cohort

Leadership U began in 2010 as a way to prepare faculty and staff in leadership positions to take on increasing levels of responsibility within their organizations. Now with its fifth cohort, the program continues to train forward-thinking campus leaders who anticipate future challenges and envision opportunities for success. The program is offered by the Office

UA Celebrates Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month

UA Celebrates Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month

The University of Alabama’s Hispanic-Latino Association, or HLA, will celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

UA Grad Opens Southwest Alabama’s First Juvenile Mental Health Clinic

UA Grad Opens Southwest Alabama’s First Juvenile Mental Health Clinic

When Charlie Morris graduated from Robertsdale High School in Baldwin County in 2005, he would have never guessed that one day he would return home to open the region’s first clinic focusing exclusively on juveniles with mental health issues.