UAB is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state and beyond. The Department of Supplier Diversity was established to assist Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) with gaining equal access to and knowledge of The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s (UAB) procurement system.  Such is consistent with UAB’s commitment to equal opportunity in all purchasing decisions with the objective of achieving and fostering greater DBE participation in procurement and construction programs.