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Woman using microscope.The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Chemistry has a heritage that has produced a distinguished and successful group of alumni that currently work all over Alabama, the United States, and throughout the world. UAB Chemistry combines the excellence of a world-class research university with the atmosphere of a close, collegial family. We are excited about the ongoing accomplishments of our current students and faculty and would like to share this excitement with you, our alumni.

We also invite our alumni to share their stories with us, our students, and the broader UAB community. Over the years our faculty and students have benefited from interactions with, and support from, our alumni. The involvement of our alumni, parents, and friends has been instrumental in supporting the mission of UAB Chemistry.

We want to remain connected with our alumni and friends. There are several ways to accomplish this.

  • One way you can connect with our department is to fill out the Update Your Information form. This will help us keep you informed of our department news and upcoming events.
  • We would love to hear from you! If you have news of a significant event, career move, marriage, birth, or any other personal milestone, please let us know by filling out the Update Your Information form.
  • We have several mechanisms by which alumni and friends can financially support the on-going activities of the Department. Please visit the Give page for more information about how to contribute to these funds. We are extremely grateful to our alumni for their generous gifts that help support the on-going activities at UAB Chemistry.

If you have any questions about our alumni programs, please contact the Department Chair, Dr. Richard Dluhy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (205) 975-5381.