Latest news briefs from UAB
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Scholarship opens doors for two UAB students to study abroad
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program has awarded University of Alabama at Birmingham seniors Ashley Foster and Markelle Smith $5,000 each to study abroad.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Engineering student wins scholarship
Monday, May 23, 2011
UAB students to run new tornado relief forgivable-loan program
Students can become social entrepreneurs in support of their community thanks to several anonymous gifts totaling $250,000.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Being an AP scholar pays off for six Birmingham students
UAB awards Advanced Placement scholarships to six Birmingham City school students.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Everett wins UAB’s first Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
Junior Kimberly Everett, UAB’s 2011 Truman Scholar, is UAB’s first Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship recipient.
Friday, May 20, 2011
UAB student makes a splash in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’
Synchronized swimmer takes a break from the books to play a mermaid.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Social media mobilizes Blazers for service
Social media at its best: The Blazers for Birmingham Facebook page alerted students of opportunities to help storm victims.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
UAB works to help its own, community
UAB faculty, staff and students responded to those in need in the aftermath of the April 27 tornadoes, and they know more work will need to be done in the coming months.
Monday, May 09, 2011
Nursing faculty treat people in tornado-ravaged communities
UAB School of Nursing faculty go into community to treat tornado-affected people.
Friday, May 06, 2011
Student pushes past his tragedy to become a college graduate
A graduating senior almost didn’t make it after his brother died, but he found the strength to finish the course.
