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College of Arts and Sciences names two department chairs
Steven Austad, Ph.D., and David Pollio, Ph.D., to lead departments within the College of Arts and Sciences.
posted 11 days ago 476 viewsMedicine's Toni Leeth named to new assistant dean positionToni R. Leeth has been appointed assistant dean for Strategic Planning in the School of Medicine, a new position created to help keep UAB Medicine moving forward in its vision of being the preferred academic medical center of the 21st century.
posted 24 days ago 501 viewsThree doctors honored with endowed chairsThe University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved the appointments of Yogesh Dwivedi, Ph.D.; Christine Skibola, Ph.D.; and Gorman Robinson Jones, III, M.D., to endowed chairs.
posted a while back 834 viewsThree named professor emeritusThe University of Alabama System Board of Trustees granted three professor emeritus appointments during its meeting Nov. 8.
posted a while back 787 viewsSavage named director of Master of Accounting ProgramSavage’s research interests include financial reporting, financial analysis and valuation, forensic accounting, business process analysis and accounting information systems.posted a while back 1798 viewsTanik named chair of Electrical and Computer EngineeringTanik brings vast experience in multidisciplinary studies and rapid-development prototype research to the department as it continues to expand.posted a while back 1365 viewsFour join Division of Cardiovascular DiseaseGelwix, Wenzel, Awad and Singh were named assistant professors.posted a while back 1487 viewsUAB Medicine continues restructuring, new role for Anthony PattersonUAB Hospital adds senior vice president of inpatient services position and names former UAB Hospital Interim CEO Anthony Patterson to the position.posted a while back 1429 viewsCorbetta named new director of International Studies programThe program, which offers a major and a minor, promotes an appreciation of the different values and structures of the world’s diverse societies.posted a while back 1489 viewsSelwyn Vickers, M.D., chosen to lead UAB School of MedicineVickers, a surgeon, pancreatic cancer researcher and Alabama native, returns to UAB after chairing the Department of Surgery at the University of Minnesota.posted a while back 1247 viewsLatest
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323 UAB physicians among Best Doctors in America
The 2013 edition of the Best Doctors in America list recognizes 323 UAB physicians in 65 specialties among the nation’s top 5 percent of clinicians, as voted by their peers. Find one online at uabmedicine.org.
posted yesterday 29 viewsTwo UAB professors elected as fellows to National Academy of InventorsDavid Briles, Ph.D., professor of microbiology, and Lawrence DeLucas, O.D., Ph.D., professor of optometry, have been named National Academy of Inventors Fellows.
posted yesterday 34 viewsMedicine's Stagno to be awarded UAB President's MedalSergio Stagno, M.D., chair of the Department of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine, will be awarded the UAB President’s Medal during UAB's fall commencement ceremony Dec. 14.
posted 7 days ago 295 viewsNursing dean honored by local nursesSchool of Nursing Dean Doreen C. Harper, Ph.D., has been named a Legend in White by the Birmingham Black Nurses Association.
posted 11 days ago 482 viewsCollege of Arts and Sciences names two department chairsSteven Austad, Ph.D., and David Pollio, Ph.D., to lead departments within the College of Arts and Sciences.
posted 11 days ago 476 viewsUS News ranks UAB among Best Colleges for VeteransUAB ranked No. 33 on the magazine's inaugural list of universities that help veterans pursue a college education under the post-9/11 GI Bill.
posted 11 days ago 515 viewsRecords' Satterfield named November Employee of the MonthEmployees often step up when co-workers are out for a few days, but Donna Satterfield took the reins of her department for three months while one was on leave. This is one of the several reasons Satterfield was selected as November's Employee of the Month.
posted 21 days ago 445 viewsMedicine's Toni Leeth named to new assistant dean positionToni R. Leeth has been appointed assistant dean for Strategic Planning in the School of Medicine, a new position created to help keep UAB Medicine moving forward in its vision of being the preferred academic medical center of the 21st century.
posted 24 days ago 501 viewsUAB Callahan Eye Hospital celebrates 50 yearsThe UAB Callahan Eye Hospital, which opened in 1963 as the Eye Foundation Hospital, is home to the nation’s first Level 1 trauma center and Alabama's only 24-hour, seven-day-a-week, eye-emergency center.
posted 24 days ago 517 viewsBiology's Warner recognized for distinguished contributionsAssistant Professor Dan Warner, Ph.D., has won the 2014 George A. Bartholomew Award for distinguished contributions by a young researcher presented by The Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology.posted 28 days ago 636 viewsThree doctors honored with endowed chairsThe University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved the appointments of Yogesh Dwivedi, Ph.D.; Christine Skibola, Ph.D.; and Gorman Robinson Jones, III, M.D., to endowed chairs.
posted a while back 834 viewsThree named professor emeritusThe University of Alabama System Board of Trustees granted three professor emeritus appointments during its meeting Nov. 8.
posted a while back 787 viewsUAB named among best public colleges onlineUAB ranked No. 15 among the top colleges for best online degree programs according to Affordable Colleges Online. UAB offers online degree programs in accounting, education, engineering, health-care management, information systems, nursing, occupational therapy, public health and more.
posted a while back 174 viewsEngineering's Ning wins ASTM International awardProfessor Haibin Ning, Ph.D., who teaches materials characterization and testing, manufacturing processes and finite element analysis, was named the national society's Professor of the Year.posted a while back 916 viewsJon Vice receives Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' highest honorHealth Professions' Jon Vice was given the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' Founder's Award for his work with children.
posted a while back 983 viewsOptometry’s Mark Swanson honored at symposiumThe Comprehensive Center for Healthy Aging honored Mark Swanson, associate professor of optometry, with the 2013 Faculty Teaching Award at its annual symposium on Oct. 18.posted a while back 939 viewsSavage named director of Master of Accounting ProgramSavage’s research interests include financial reporting, financial analysis and valuation, forensic accounting, business process analysis and accounting information systems.posted a while back 1798 viewsKearney Is 2013 Distinguished Faculty LecturerJohn F. Kearney, professor in the Department of Microbiology, earns the Academic Health Center's most prestigious faculty award. He will deliver a free public lecture on Nov. 13.posted a while back 1552 viewsDentistry's Mathews named October Employee of the MonthAndi Mathews is program manager for the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network in the School of Dentistry.posted a while back 1523 viewsEngineering’s Janowski honored for lifetime achievement in teachingJanowski, known as Dr. J, has educated and motivated students for 23 years, teaching classes from introductory freshman engineering to doctoral courses.posted a while back 1151 views Latest from the UAB ReporterAppointments
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College of Arts and Sciences names two department chairs
Steven Austad, Ph.D., and David Pollio, Ph.D., to lead departments within the College of Arts and Sciences.
posted 11 days ago 476 viewsMedicine's Toni Leeth named to new assistant dean positionToni R. Leeth has been appointed assistant dean for Strategic Planning in the School of Medicine, a new position created to help keep UAB Medicine moving forward in its vision of being the preferred academic medical center of the 21st century.
posted 24 days ago 501 viewsThree doctors honored with endowed chairsThe University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved the appointments of Yogesh Dwivedi, Ph.D.; Christine Skibola, Ph.D.; and Gorman Robinson Jones, III, M.D., to endowed chairs.
posted a while back 834 viewsThree named professor emeritusThe University of Alabama System Board of Trustees granted three professor emeritus appointments during its meeting Nov. 8.
posted a while back 787 viewsSavage named director of Master of Accounting ProgramSavage’s research interests include financial reporting, financial analysis and valuation, forensic accounting, business process analysis and accounting information systems.posted a while back 1798 viewsTanik named chair of Electrical and Computer EngineeringTanik brings vast experience in multidisciplinary studies and rapid-development prototype research to the department as it continues to expand.posted a while back 1365 viewsFour join Division of Cardiovascular DiseaseGelwix, Wenzel, Awad and Singh were named assistant professors.posted a while back 1487 viewsUAB Medicine continues restructuring, new role for Anthony PattersonUAB Hospital adds senior vice president of inpatient services position and names former UAB Hospital Interim CEO Anthony Patterson to the position.posted a while back 1429 viewsCorbetta named new director of International Studies programThe program, which offers a major and a minor, promotes an appreciation of the different values and structures of the world’s diverse societies.posted a while back 1489 viewsSelwyn Vickers, M.D., chosen to lead UAB School of MedicineVickers, a surgeon, pancreatic cancer researcher and Alabama native, returns to UAB after chairing the Department of Surgery at the University of Minnesota.posted a while back 1247 viewsFroelich takes reins as chair of the faculty senateSenate leader says lines of communication between faculty and administration is key to university success
posted a while back 1290 viewsUAB CDIB welcomes new facultyHjelmeland, Brooks join the Department of Cell, Integrative and Developmental Biology within the School of Medicineposted a while back 1438 viewsChapman named chief of neuroradiologyChapman has been on staff since 2008 and has been named chief of neuroradiologyposted a while back 1405 viewsTucker to lead UAB’s palliative and supportive careHe has been interim director for both programs since January 2012.posted a while back 1591 viewsGoepfert to chair national study sectionThe ultimate goal of this work is to use findings to aid the development of an effective HIV vaccine to prevent infection.posted a while back 1597 viewsDual-role appointment enhances UAB Health System, UAHSF operationsPritchett has served the UAHSF as general counsel and corporate secretary for 20 years.posted a while back 1599 viewsUAB Medicine names Reid F. Jones to new COO positionJones will be responsible for management of UAB Hospital, Ambulatory Services (the clinical component of UAB Medicine) and Health System Information Services, as well as a new revenue cycle function, funds flow operations and support services.posted a while back 1755 viewsSouthern Research Institute names Tipton president and CEOBirmingham native Arthur Tipton joined Southern Research in 2004.posted a while back 1706 viewsEric Jack named to endowed chairJack became dean of the School of Business in April 2013.posted a while back 1720 viewsCurtis appointed first holder of rheumatology endowed professorshipCurtis is co-director of the UAB Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics of Musculoskeletal Disorders and associate scientist in the UAB Center for Metabolic Bone Disease.posted a while back 1636 views Latest from the UAB ReporterAwards & Honors
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323 UAB physicians among Best Doctors in America
The 2013 edition of the Best Doctors in America list recognizes 323 UAB physicians in 65 specialties among the nation’s top 5 percent of clinicians, as voted by their peers. Find one online at uabmedicine.org.
posted yesterday 29 viewsMedicine's Stagno to be awarded UAB President's MedalSergio Stagno, M.D., chair of the Department of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine, will be awarded the UAB President’s Medal during UAB's fall commencement ceremony Dec. 14.
posted 7 days ago 295 viewsNursing dean honored by local nursesSchool of Nursing Dean Doreen C. Harper, Ph.D., has been named a Legend in White by the Birmingham Black Nurses Association.
posted 11 days ago 482 viewsRecords' Satterfield named November Employee of the MonthEmployees often step up when co-workers are out for a few days, but Donna Satterfield took the reins of her department for three months while one was on leave. This is one of the several reasons Satterfield was selected as November's Employee of the Month.
posted 21 days ago 445 viewsBiology's Warner recognized for distinguished contributionsAssistant Professor Dan Warner, Ph.D., has won the 2014 George A. Bartholomew Award for distinguished contributions by a young researcher presented by The Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology.posted 28 days ago 636 viewsUAB named among best public colleges onlineUAB ranked No. 15 among the top colleges for best online degree programs according to Affordable Colleges Online. UAB offers online degree programs in accounting, education, engineering, health-care management, information systems, nursing, occupational therapy, public health and more.
posted a while back 174 viewsEngineering's Ning wins ASTM International awardProfessor Haibin Ning, Ph.D., who teaches materials characterization and testing, manufacturing processes and finite element analysis, was named the national society's Professor of the Year.posted a while back 916 viewsJon Vice receives Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' highest honorHealth Professions' Jon Vice was given the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' Founder's Award for his work with children.
posted a while back 983 viewsOptometry’s Mark Swanson honored at symposiumThe Comprehensive Center for Healthy Aging honored Mark Swanson, associate professor of optometry, with the 2013 Faculty Teaching Award at its annual symposium on Oct. 18.posted a while back 939 viewsKearney Is 2013 Distinguished Faculty LecturerJohn F. Kearney, professor in the Department of Microbiology, earns the Academic Health Center's most prestigious faculty award. He will deliver a free public lecture on Nov. 13.posted a while back 1552 viewsDentistry's Mathews named October Employee of the MonthAndi Mathews is program manager for the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network in the School of Dentistry.posted a while back 1523 viewsEngineering’s Janowski honored for lifetime achievement in teachingJanowski, known as Dr. J, has educated and motivated students for 23 years, teaching classes from introductory freshman engineering to doctoral courses.posted a while back 1151 viewsChapman's “Life During Wartime” now part of Huntsville Museum collectionThe work by Professor of Painting Gary Chapman depicts his daughter and was created using oil and gold leaf on canvas and mixed media on wood panels.posted a while back 1289 viewsSOPH faculty member is editor of new reproductive health bookThe book aims to enhance interest and enlighten scientific, policy and programmatic dialogue on reproductive healthposted a while back 1232 viewsWaguespack named president of the American Academy of OtolaryngologyOne of the oldest medical associations in the United States, AAO-HNS represents about 12,000 physicians and allied health professionals.posted a while back 1199 viewsNursing’s Meneses bestowed esteemed nursing research honorThe Ada Sue Hinshaw Award is one of the highest honors that can be given to a researcher in the field of nursing who focuses on cancer survivorship.posted a while back 1330 viewsNursing’s Bodin honored by ASNA, elected to NANNPBodin, an assistant professor, will be presented the Overton Outstanding Educator Award at the 2013 ASNA Convention in Montgomery on Oct. 10.posted a while back 1482 viewsUAB professor touted for her tweetsHitchcock is an assistant professor of social work.posted a while back 1412 viewsWittig inducted into PR Hall of FameWittig was honored for making significant contributions to the field and having mentored many public relations practitioners in the region.posted a while back 1432 viewsUAB professors named among 10 Smart WomenThe women will be honored at the Fund’s Smart Party event, a high-tech cocktail party and fundraiser benefitting The Women’s Fund.
posted a while back 1471 views Latest from the UAB ReporterAchievements
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Two UAB professors elected as fellows to National Academy of Inventors
David Briles, Ph.D., professor of microbiology, and Lawrence DeLucas, O.D., Ph.D., professor of optometry, have been named National Academy of Inventors Fellows.
posted yesterday 34 viewsUS News ranks UAB among Best Colleges for VeteransUAB ranked No. 33 on the magazine's inaugural list of universities that help veterans pursue a college education under the post-9/11 GI Bill.
posted 11 days ago 515 viewsUAB Callahan Eye Hospital celebrates 50 yearsThe UAB Callahan Eye Hospital, which opened in 1963 as the Eye Foundation Hospital, is home to the nation’s first Level 1 trauma center and Alabama's only 24-hour, seven-day-a-week, eye-emergency center.
posted 24 days ago 517 viewsMorrow leading the charge in ethical conversationsHe recently co-wrote an opinion paper titled “Research Ethics and Geoengineering."posted a while back 2322 viewsWorks by Price at National Association of Composers USA ConferenceThree electroacoustic compositions, “WOOSH,” “A Memory of Tomorrow 2.0” and “Spline,” were selected for inclusion in the national conference.posted a while back 1232 viewsHoward becomes first non-physician to receive prestigious awardGeorge Howard is a co-principal investigator (co-PI) for the REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study.posted a while back 1231 viewsJablonski, Day elected to nursing academyThe American Academy of Nursing comprises more than 2,000 nurse leaders in education, management, practice, policy and research.posted a while back 1244 viewsErin Wright organizes immigration poster invitational“Posters without Borders” at Space One Eleven opens Sept. 6 and will include posters from designers from around the world.
posted a while back 1317 viewsNursing’s Dawson elected secretary of NBNA, president of BRONLDawson earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from UAB.posted a while back 1238 viewsParcak named a National Geographic Fellow
UAB anthropology professor’s use of satellite technology to find and map archaeological sites embodies “the new age of exploration.”posted a while back 1260 viewsShevde-Samant elected to NIH study sectionShevde-Samant has been elected a member of the Chemo/Dietary Prevention Study Section for the Center for Scientific Reviewposted a while back 1399 viewsPediatrics faculty to chair national study sectionThe CRFS section reviews NIH grant applications that address population-based studies on the emergence, spread, control and prevention of infectious diseases that affect humans.posted a while back 1534 viewsScott Phillips' book focuses on music technology careers“Beyond Sound, the College and Career Guide in Music Technology” offers information on school programs and advice from professionals in the music industry.posted a while back 1711 viewsWeems is editor of new forensic odontology bookThe manual, which has been an important source of forensic dentistry information for more than 20 years, provides comprehensive and up-to-date information.posted a while back 1648 viewsUAB’s Campbell fights bladder cancer with the healing power of the penNurse practitioner details physical, emotional toll of disease in A Place I Didn't Want to Go: My Victory Over Cancer.
posted a while back 5313 views Latest from the UAB Reporter
