$1.17 MILLION GRANT WILL SUPPORT UW MOUNTAIN BEE RESEARCH
Oil City News (Casper, Wyoming) – July 23
The National Science Foundation will be providing a $1.17 million grant to a University of Wyoming research project aiming to understand how bumblebees tolerate the cold at various elevations. . . . The NSF will also provide a $1.4 million grant to the University of Alabama to conduct similar studies.
U of Alabama launches telehealth network to combat opioid addiction
Becker’s Hospital Review – July 22
The Health Resources and Services Administration awarded a $200,000 grant to University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa to develop a telehealth network for opioid abuse patients. The network is geared toward improving prevention, treatment and recovery of substance use disorder and opioid use disorder by employing a “whole-person care” model, which is a concept that coordinates physical health, behavioral health and social services to enhance care outcomes. It will be offered to patients who reside in four Alabama-based counties.
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UA Law Professor Joyce Vance comments on Mueller’s testimony
MSNBC — July 22
Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller will be testifying before two House Committees on Wednesday, committing to at least five hours of public testimony. Former U.S. Attorney and professor at the University of Alabama School of Law Joyce Vance, former DOJ Chief Spokesman Matt Miller, Democratic Strategist Basil Smikle, and Republican Strategist Matt Gorman join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss what we can expect from Mueller’s testimony.
Education achievers
Wicked Local (Marblehead, Massachusetts) – July 22
Several Marblehead residents were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2019 semester at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Students are Sydney Ciulla, Justin Consigli-Merrill, Liam Coughlin and Madison Murray.
Shelby County asking residents to fill out new quality of life survey
NBC-13 (Birmingham) – July 22
In the past 20 years, Shelby County has enjoyed explosive growth with a population of more than 200,000. Now, the county wants to hear from residents about what’s working and what they believe needs to be improved.
Video report – July 22
University of Alabama’s CrossingPoints to launch new certificate program
Yellowhammer News – July 22
The University of Alabama will debut an innovative, year-round academic program for individuals with intellectual disabilities beginning in the fall 2019 semester. The CrossingPoints Certificate in Occupational Studies is a three-year, non-degree certificate program that will include six students in each annual cohort. More information, including admissions requirements, costs and course options can be found on the program’s overview page. Applications for fall admission are due July 17.
Short films to address environmental issues
Decatur Daily – July 22
Six short films dealing with ecotourism, marine and land conservation .. beginning at 6 p.m. Hosted by Wild South and the University of Alabama Honors College Film and Environmental Class, the film festival …
CRANES IN THE SKY: Here are the seven campus sites under construction
Crimson White – July 23
Throughout the summer, the University has continued to make progress on various ongoing construction projects across campus while also planning for new projects.