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This week at The University of Alabama: Students partner in volunteer effort to strengthen literacy in youth – Former NFL quarterback discusses overcoming substance abuse — Commentary available on Facebook controversy, military action in Syria – Rural health conference to focus on substance abuse’s impact on state   

UA In the News — April 20

UA In the News — April 20

Autocar opens $120 million factory – Research model how deadly virus moves along Pacific salmon, trout – Are there health benefits to getting a tattoo? – and more.

Ryan Leaf to Speak at Recovery and Intervention Services Event

Ryan Leaf to Speak at Recovery and Intervention Services Event

The University of Alabama’s Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services will cap its first year in operation with a new speaker series featuring one of the more polarizing NFL Draft prospects in the Super Bowl era.

Students Learn Alabama History Through Plays

Students Learn Alabama History Through Plays

The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance has partnered with the English department to present “Our Tuscaloosa,” a series of three plays that tell the stories of important events in Alabama’s history in celebration of the state’s bicentennial.

Holi Festival Mixes Colors With Excitement

Holi Festival Mixes Colors With Excitement

The International Students Association, Honors College Assembly and UA South Asian Society came together to bring Holi to Tuscaloosa. By Alexandria Cashmer

traffic cone and the words road, sidewalk and other closures

McCorvey Drive Lane Closure April 24

The southbound lane of McCorvey Drive will be closed from Hackberry Lane to Second Street for approximately 5 hours on Tuesday, April 24.  

People discusss work being done on a computer screen.

UA Cyber Researchers Delve Into the Dark Web

Students at The University of Alabama monitor network traffic to detect and prevent malicious activity.

A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Car

A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Car

For those students looking for a car to call their own, here are the top do’s, don’ts and other tips for purchasing a first car.

Prized Football, Lost in 2011 Tornado, Returned to UA Offensive Tackle

Prized Football, Lost in 2011 Tornado, Returned to UA Offensive Tackle

After almost seven years, a prized possession is being returned to its rightful owner. Wesley Britt, former University of Alabama offensive tackle, will receive a signed team football he lost in the April 27, 2011, tornado.

Research Models How Deadly Virus Moves Among Pacific Salmon, Trout

Research Models How Deadly Virus Moves Among Pacific Salmon, Trout

For the first time researchers studying a deadly virus modeled how it spreads to young trout and salmon in the waters of the Columbia River Basin, showing that migrating adult fish are the main source of exposure.