UA Center Reports Alabama Economy Expected to Grow Slowly in 2016

Alabama’s economy is expected to grow 1.9 percent in 2016 while the state’s businesses remain relatively cautious about hiring, according to a midyear report released by The University of Alabama’s Center for Economic and Business Research. The expected growth for 2016 is slightly lower than the 2.4 percent grow seen in 2015.

UA In the News — July 23-25

New UA Supe Store opens — UA students boost literacy, community health in Jasper — A journalistic revolution — and more.

UA Professor to Join Scientists Exploring the Deep Ocean

On Thursday, The University of Alabama’s Dr. Kevin Kocot will join 21 other marine scientists for training in the use of research submersibles. The scientists will collect animal, coral and sediment samples from the Atlantic Ocean’s bottom.

UA In the News — July 22

UA engages with the community through program to expand comprehensive health care in West Alabama — A master plan for a lake near Jasper — Cardboard boats — and more.

UA Secures $8 Million Contract to Implement Integrated Health Care in Alabama

The University of Alabama School of Social Work and the Alabama Department of Mental Health have partnered on an $8 million project to expand an innovative substance abuse and mental health program to underserved areas of West Alabama.

UA In the News — July 21

UA New College students make a difference in Jasper — STEM camp continues — Willie Mays statue with UA ties — and more.

Supe Store, Starbucks to Open New UA Location Friday

A retail space combining a new University of Alabama Supply Store and a Starbucks Coffee Company featuring drive-thru service opens Friday, July 22.

UA In the News — July 20

UA professor helps Birmingham to say “Hey” to a baseball legend — UA STEM Camp — UA professors discuss the GOP convention — and more.

UA Gallery Hosts UA/UAB Joint Faculty Art Exhibit

In an unprecedented event, the work of art and art history faculty from The University of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham will be displayed from Friday, Aug. 5 to Friday, Sept. 30 at the UA Gallery in the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center in downtown Tuscaloosa.

UA In the News — July 19

Willie Mays statue — National Merit Scholarship students — UA student experiences a Mobile tunnel — and more.