The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a world-recognized research-intensive institution. Some important facts:

• Research funding received by UAB School of Medicine faculty consistently ranks in the top 20 nationally for NIH support

• UAB School of Medicine faculty are ranked 10th nationally for scholarly productivity (scientific publications, grants, awards) in overall biomedical sciences (Chronicles of Higher Education, November 2007)

• UAB is one of only 13 institutions in the US to be awarded a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Med to Grad Fellowship Program
  - Med to Grad Fellowship Program at UAB

• UAB is ranked 5th nationally for "Best Places to Work 2008: Academia" (The Scientist, November 2008)

• UAB School of Medicine programs in cancer, rheumatology & related autoimmune diseases, nephrology and aging are ranked in top 20 nationally (US News & World Report America's Best Hospitals 2007)

• One of only 6 member institutions of the Southeastern Regional Center of Excellence for Emerging Infections and Biodefense (SERCEB)

• UAB is the largest employer in the State of Alabama, offering extensive educational and employment opportunities

• More at About UAB

UAB News 

• UAB News
• Blazer News
• Kaleidescope
• UAB eReporter
• Graduate School Student Spotlights
• Graduate School Newsletter

UAB Events

• Alys Stephens Center for Performing Arts
• Blazers (UAB athletics)
• Visual Arts Gallery
• UAB/Community Events Calendar

UAB Research

• UAB in the News
• UAB Research
• UAB Faculty & Research
• UAB Graduate Biomedical Sciences (GBS) Programs
• Graduate Student Research Days
• Postdoctoral Research
• Undergraduate and Summer Research

Student Groups 

• Graduate Student Association (GSA)
• Industry Round Table
• International Student Groups (International Students & Scholars Program)
• UAB Black Graduate Student Association (UAB BGSA)

Recreation & Sports

• Intramural Sports
• Outdoor Pursuits
• Rec Center
• Ticket Office (UAB events, some local venues)
• UAB Athletics "Blazers"

Campus Services

Diversity Initiative