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Catch the spirit with “A Dickens Vest Pocket Christmas Carol” at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center, Dec. 19-20

In this retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, all the beloved characters appear to help Scrooge in his journey toward redemption and enlightenment.

NORC researchers find behavioral response to health interventions leads to less weight change than often predicted

New International Journal of Obesity paper offers an algorithm to more accurately predict body weight change outcomes.

New exhibition shows works by graduating BFA students at UAB’s AEIVA

Mixed-media, design and sculptural works by Department of Art and Art History students Rob Clifton, Alejandra Garbutt and Nathan Truitt will be on display Dec. 1-13.

UAB part of promising drug trial for Rett syndrome

The manufacturer of a new medication for Rett syndrome studied at UAB is encouraged by the drug’s performance.

Third UAB student named Rhodes scholar

Barghi is one of just 32 Rhodes scholars across the U.S., and he is UAB’s third Rhodes winner since 2000.

Bruce Korf named fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

UAB’s Korf recognized for contributions in the field of genetics with election to fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

ASC announces new holiday show with Eric Essix, 5 Men on a Stool

Birmingham’s own Eric Essix will join the Atlanta-based group for a jazzy, soulful collection of songs of the season and group favorites.

Counting the consequences

Justice may be blind, but Griffin Edwards isn’t. The UAB Collat School of Business assistant professor crunches numbers to shed light on the surprising, often unintended consequences of laws. He reveals what he’s learned from crime data, crop yields, and golf scores in UAB Magazine.

UAB Community Eye Care giving back this holiday season, help them help others

The outreach program of UAB Eye Care is collecting donated blankets and other items ahead of winter to share with patients who come through its “Gift of Sight” event.

UAB study looks at racial disparity in deaths during childbirth

A UAB study of hospital deaths during childbirth suggests the high death rate of African-American women is likely associated with access to prenatal care.

Psychology student joins list of past UAB winners of prestigious research award

Haley Johnson singled out for youth injury research award.

Novel theory connects mothers to childhood obesity: Evolution is the cause, moms are the cure

A UAB School of Public Health researcher has published a theory that suggests a mother’s activity and metabolism can influence her child’s likelihood of being obese.

$10 million UAB grant is probing control of viral infections

The multi-project research targets key molecular steps of immune cell-fate decisions after virus infection.

UAB Circulation Research paper is one of year’s top five

Research revealing new evidence about the role of the spleen following heart attack will be honored during the AHA scientific meeting Nov. 15-19.

New arts classes for all ages at ArtPlay, register now for 2015

ArtPlay offers everything from family classes for toddlers to dance, acting, sculpture, drawing, music, writing, fabric arts and more, for any age group.

Barghi, Ryder in the running for international academic honors

UAB has two Rhodes finalists and one Marshall finalist in 2014.

Endowed scholarship will honor the late Dr. Sara Crews Finley, Reynolds Historical Library to add Finley name to honor Dr. Wayne Finley

Finley family gives $3.4 million gift to university. Endowed scholarship established, Reynolds Historical Library, lectureship to be renamed in their honor.