People of UAB
Manuel, 23, of Hoover, Alabama, was also voted Miss Congeniality and awarded $2,600 in scholarships. Runners-up were Anna Grace Deason, 22, of Millbrook, Alabama and Ma’Kayla Dial, 21, of Bessemer, Alabama.
From Dec. 3-18, Mina will lead training on digital innovation and artificial intelligence in English language teaching for educators from nine countries in East and Central Africa.
UAB students brought home the Dr. F. H. Teahan Outstanding Chapter Award for Outstanding Student-Run Firm and the Teahan Outstanding Chapter Award for Outstanding Newsletter.
UAB philosophy professor Lindsay Brainard co-edits a collection of 22 essays examining the philosophical questions behind Taylor Swift’s music.
Mbila and Bias will each receive $2,500 scholarships and serve as ambassadors of UAB for the coming year and UAB Future Blazers Alumni leaders.
Olga Khaybullina’s research offers a new way to trace nanoplastics in the body, laying the groundwork for future studies of their potential effects on maternal and fetal health.
UAB School of Optometry Dean Kelly K. Nichols, O.D., Ph.D., has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to optometric education, the profession and public eye health.
Fowler brings more than 20 years of experience in engineering, infrastructure planning, facilities management and capital project delivery.
Seven scholarship recipients will broaden their global perspectives through immersive study experiences in countries including Japan, Spain and South Africa.
Cadet Mia Martin, a UAB School of Nursing alumna and Army ROTC cadet, has been selected as the No. 1 nurse cadet in 6th Brigade, receiving the Association of the United States Army 2026 Danielle Rodondi Cadet Nurse Excellence Award.
Panion will once again serve as conductor and arranger for Wonder as the longtime collaborators embark on a 10-country European and United States tour celebrating 50 years of one of the most acclaimed albums in popular music history.
Five undergraduate students and two graduate students from UAB have been recognized by the Alabama Space Grant Consortium.
Josh Domingue credits student involvement and his accelerated degree path for his success at UAB.
Featuring both functional and non-functional design works, “Instinct,” presented by Mindy Solomon Gallery, highlights Minkyu Lee’s commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous detail.
The TeaCha™ app will provide a space where teachers can share experiences, exchange strategies and support one another.
Supporting individual artists is key to Alabama’s creative growth, according to the ASCA. James Braziel and Jillian Marie Browning, faculty members at UAB, each received a $7,500 grant.
Stevan Fairburn became the first graduate of a degree program that did not even exist a few years earlier. A program built around the belief that the future of medicine will require clinicians who understand both people and technology, both compassion and innovation.
UAB computer science student Jack Brough will spend eight weeks in Taiwan expanding his understanding of Chinese through language immersion.
Former UAB basketball player Trey Jemison’s journey from college athlete to the NBA highlights the importance of eye safety, early detection and protective eyewear, guided by UAB Eye Care experts who helped him manage myopia and prevent sports‑related eye injuries.
Malia McDowell, O.D., receives the inaugural Rural Optometry Scholarship to bring vision care to an underserved Alabama community, continuing her long-standing commitment to service.
Six years after earning her undergraduate degree, Fallin successfully returned to the classroom to pursue a Master of Business Administration degree — while working a full-time job.
Taylor Washington, a Dallas native, plans to stay in Birmingham to serve Alabama children.
When she walks across UAB’s commencement stage on May 2, an academic-filled chapter will close for Ann Varghese.
UAB’s commencement marks the close of one chapter for Deason as she steps away from her role as a Friend of Blaze and leaves behind a legacy of Blazer spirit and service.
William Rainer launches a hybrid marketing firm, leveraging mentorship from the J. Frank Barefield Entrepreneurship Program.
Kendall Wakefield of Winfield, Alabama, who is earning a degree in writing and media, will be the first woman in her family to earn a college degree when she graduates May 2.
David G. Standaert, M.D., Ph.D., chair of UAB’s Department of Neurology, joins the inaugural Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services to work toward a world without Parkinson’s disease.
Patrick J. Murphy, Ph.D., has been selected as a prestigious small-business and entrepreneurship fellow.
This year’s cohort is the largest in ASF program history.
Students earning degrees in studio art, communication, writing, music, theater and more are being recognized for their outstanding creative work.