English Professor Kieran Quinlan, Ph.D., an acclaimed writer and scholar of 20th-century American and Irish literature, is the winner of the Ireland Prize for Scholarship awarded annually by the UAB College of Arts and Sciences.

Gene V. Ball, M.D., Barri J. Fessler, M.D., and S. Louis Bridges Jr., M.D., Ph.D., edited the third edition of the definitive and most highly regarded textbook dealing with basic biological and clinical aspects of vasculitis. Ball and Bridges were co-editors of the previous two editions.

Undergraduate Ariel Smith, graduate student Chelsea Singleton and professional student Dwight Lewis Jr. are among the eight recognized for significant achievements to develop a more culturally diverse, competent and inclusive university community. Meet them online.

James Rimmer, Ph.D., the Lakeshore Foundation Endowed Chair in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation Sciences, has been named to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition Science Board. He is the first researcher with a focus on the fitness of people with disabilities to be named to the prestigious post.

Kelly K. Nichols, O.D., Ph.D., one of the world’s leading vision scientists in the area of dry eye disease, will be the next dean of the School of Optometry. She will assume the role June 25.

When David Shealy, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Physics, accepted an assistant professor position at UAB in 1973, he had no idea he would one day be honored for more than 40 years of service to the university. Shealy is among the nearly 300 employees who will be honored during this year’s Service Awards Program Feb. 21.

At its Feb. 7 meeting, the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees converted, renamed or established five endowed positions. 

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees named six faculty members Distinguished Professors during its meeting Feb. 7.

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees appointed Murat M. Tanik, Ph.D., and Frank M. Messina, Ph.D., to endowed positions during its meeting Feb. 7. 

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees named two professors emeritus during it's meeting Feb. 7.

An unexpected two inches of snow quickly turned to ice and left many faculty, staff, students, travelers, patients and family members stranded and in need of food and shelter this week. That’s no small feat when you realize that if UAB were a city — its daily population would rank among the state’s top 20 largest.

Associate Professor Stephen Russell, M.D., in the Division of General Internal Medicine, strongly believes creativity is an important aspect of medicine, so much so that he teaches his students to use art to enhance their skills as physicians. Russell's fascination with history and the impact people made on history gave him a deep appreciation for the arts, reading — and writing. On Feb. 12, Blue Jay Media Group will release “Blood Money,” the first of Russell's three novels scheduled to be published.

UAB became a haven for faculty, staff, students and strangers who couldn't make it home after unexpected snow quickly turned to ice Tuesday, making safe travel near impossible. Here are some heartfelt messages of thanks to those who offered help and shelter during the storm.

Called a wonderful leader and an outstanding motivator by her co-workers, LaKisha Mack exemplifies what it means to be UAB employee. Mack, operation manager in the Department of Medicine, has been named January's Employee of the Month.

If you and your team were here keeping UAB running while the city was at a winter weather standstill, we would like to hear your story. Tell us what you did. Send photos if you have them. We also know weather events aren’t the only times our faculty and staff master extraordinary circumstances to ensure our mission is accomplished. We encourage you to share those throughout the year. Thanks for all you do.

Erik Roberson, M.D., Ph.D., and Andrew West, Ph.D., have been named co-directors of UAB's Center for Neurodegeneration and Experimental Therapeutics, which promotes the discovery, development and clinical application of novel treatments for these disorders

Gary Warner, UAB's Director of Research in Computer Forensics, has been named by BankInfo Security as one of the Top 10 influencers in banking information security. Warner is regarded as an expert in phishing attacks and international cybersecurity fraud. Along with directing the UAB Computer Forensics Research Laboratory, Warner is co-founder and chief technologist for Malcovery Security.

James H. Rimmer, Ph.D., director of the Lakeshore Foundation/UAB Research Collaborative, received the award given annually by the Association of Academic Physiatrists to the lead author of the best paper published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. “This is the first randomized controlled trial that demonstrated people with physical disabilities can make small, effective improvements in self-managing their health,” Rimmer said.

Professor Arline Savage, Ph.D., has been appointed chair of the Department of Accounting and Finance in the Collat School of Business. Savage, who directs the Master of Accounting program, will begin her duties in August. “Accounting is the third largest undergraduate program at UAB, and we have a strong tradition of producing exceptional accounting and finance students. I expect we’ll continue to lead the way under Dr. Savage’s leadership,” said Dean Eric Jack, Ph.D.

Christy Harris Lemak, Ph.D., will bring a national reputation, a record of accomplishment and a history of contribution to health-care management and leadership that will complement the department's nationally recognized programs. Her appointment is effective July 1.

James Rimmer, Ph.D., the Lakeshore Foundation Endowed Chair in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation Sciences, has been named to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition Science Board. He is the first researcher with a focus on the fitness of people with disabilities to be named to the prestigious post.

Kelly K. Nichols, O.D., Ph.D., one of the world’s leading vision scientists in the area of dry eye disease, will be the next dean of the School of Optometry. She will assume the role June 25.

At its Feb. 7 meeting, the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees converted, renamed or established five endowed positions. 

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees named six faculty members Distinguished Professors during its meeting Feb. 7.

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees appointed Murat M. Tanik, Ph.D., and Frank M. Messina, Ph.D., to endowed positions during its meeting Feb. 7. 

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees named two professors emeritus during it's meeting Feb. 7.

Erik Roberson, M.D., Ph.D., and Andrew West, Ph.D., have been named co-directors of UAB's Center for Neurodegeneration and Experimental Therapeutics, which promotes the discovery, development and clinical application of novel treatments for these disorders

Professor Arline Savage, Ph.D., has been appointed chair of the Department of Accounting and Finance in the Collat School of Business. Savage, who directs the Master of Accounting program, will begin her duties in August. “Accounting is the third largest undergraduate program at UAB, and we have a strong tradition of producing exceptional accounting and finance students. I expect we’ll continue to lead the way under Dr. Savage’s leadership,” said Dean Eric Jack, Ph.D.

Christy Harris Lemak, Ph.D., will bring a national reputation, a record of accomplishment and a history of contribution to health-care management and leadership that will complement the department's nationally recognized programs. Her appointment is effective July 1.

Steven Austad, Ph.D., and David Pollio, Ph.D., to lead departments within the College of Arts and Sciences.

Toni 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. 

The 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.

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees granted three professor emeritus appointments during its meeting Nov. 8. 

Savage’s research interests include financial reporting, financial analysis and valuation, forensic accounting, business process analysis and accounting information systems.

Tanik brings vast experience in multidisciplinary studies and rapid-development prototype research to the department as it continues to expand.

Gelwix, Wenzel, Awad and Singh were named assistant professors.

UAB Hospital adds senior vice president of inpatient services position and names former UAB Hospital Interim CEO Anthony Patterson to the position.

The program, which offers a major and a minor, promotes an appreciation of the different values and structures of the world’s diverse societies.

Vickers, a surgeon, pancreatic cancer researcher and Alabama native, returns to UAB after chairing the Department of Surgery at the University of Minnesota.

Senate leader says lines of communication between faculty and administration is key to university success

English Professor Kieran Quinlan, Ph.D., an acclaimed writer and scholar of 20th-century American and Irish literature, is the winner of the Ireland Prize for Scholarship awarded annually by the UAB College of Arts and Sciences.

Undergraduate Ariel Smith, graduate student Chelsea Singleton and professional student Dwight Lewis Jr. are among the eight recognized for significant achievements to develop a more culturally diverse, competent and inclusive university community. Meet them online.

When David Shealy, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Physics, accepted an assistant professor position at UAB in 1973, he had no idea he would one day be honored for more than 40 years of service to the university. Shealy is among the nearly 300 employees who will be honored during this year’s Service Awards Program Feb. 21.

Called a wonderful leader and an outstanding motivator by her co-workers, LaKisha Mack exemplifies what it means to be UAB employee. Mack, operation manager in the Department of Medicine, has been named January's Employee of the Month.

Gary Warner, UAB's Director of Research in Computer Forensics, has been named by BankInfo Security as one of the Top 10 influencers in banking information security. Warner is regarded as an expert in phishing attacks and international cybersecurity fraud. Along with directing the UAB Computer Forensics Research Laboratory, Warner is co-founder and chief technologist for Malcovery Security.

James H. Rimmer, Ph.D., director of the Lakeshore Foundation/UAB Research Collaborative, received the award given annually by the Association of Academic Physiatrists to the lead author of the best paper published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. “This is the first randomized controlled trial that demonstrated people with physical disabilities can make small, effective improvements in self-managing their health,” Rimmer said.

Sixteen UAB physicians and researchers were selected for awards during the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center's annual research retreat and competition.

UAB’s own Henry Panion III, Ph.D., is featured on the cover of this month’s B-Metro magazine. A University Professor of Music, Panion was selected for the magazine’s “The A List: Birminghamians who made the year great” feature.

Rev. Malcolm Marler, director of Pastoral Care at UAB Hospital, will be ordained as an Episcopal priest at 4 p.m. Jan. 15 in UAB Hospital's North Pavilion Atrium. The public is invited.

Denise Goska, program administrator with the Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, has been named December's Employee of the Month. Goska has been a UAB employee for more than 24 years. 

Nominate a faculty member for the Odessa Woolfolk Community Service Award who has served the Birmingham community through education, economic development, health-care delivery, the arts, social services, human rights and/ or urban and public affairs. The deadline is 5 p.m. Feb. 19. Direct questions to Linda Piteo at 934-9438.

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.

Sergio 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.

School of Nursing Dean Doreen C. Harper, Ph.D., has been named a Legend in White by the Birmingham Black Nurses Association.

Employees 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. 

Assistant 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.

UAB 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.

Professor 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.

Health Professions' Jon Vice was given the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' Founder's Award for his work with children.

The 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.

Gene V. Ball, M.D., Barri J. Fessler, M.D., and S. Louis Bridges Jr., M.D., Ph.D., edited the third edition of the definitive and most highly regarded textbook dealing with basic biological and clinical aspects of vasculitis. Ball and Bridges were co-editors of the previous two editions.

Associate Professor Stephen Russell, M.D., in the Division of General Internal Medicine, strongly believes creativity is an important aspect of medicine, so much so that he teaches his students to use art to enhance their skills as physicians. Russell's fascination with history and the impact people made on history gave him a deep appreciation for the arts, reading — and writing. On Feb. 12, Blue Jay Media Group will release “Blood Money,” the first of Russell's three novels scheduled to be published.

Associate Professor Mike Sloane, Ph.D., director of UAB's University Honors Program, was elected to the board of directors of the National Collegiate Honors Council, which advocates support for and excellence in higher education for all students.

A new book co-authored by Communications Studies Professor Larry Powell, Ph.D., examines the life and work of Oscar-winning American director John G. Avildsen, responsible for blockbusters such as Rocky and the Karate Kid series. Available from Amazon.com.

Richard M. Allman, M.D., director of the Comprehensive Center for Healthy Aging at UAB since 1992, has been appointed chief consultant for Geriatrics and Extended Care Services for the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C. He will begin his service Jan. 12, 2014.

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. 

UAB 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.

The 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.

 

He recently co-wrote an opinion paper titled “Research Ethics and Geoengineering."

Three electroacoustic compositions, “WOOSH,” “A Memory of Tomorrow 2.0” and “Spline,” were selected for inclusion in the national conference.

George Howard is a co-principal investigator (co-PI) for the REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study.

The American Academy of Nursing comprises more than 2,000 nurse leaders in education, management, practice, policy and research.

“Posters without Borders” at Space One Eleven opens Sept. 6 and will include posters from designers from around the world.

Dawson earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from UAB.

UAB anthropology professor’s use of satellite technology to find and map archaeological sites embodies “the new age of exploration.”

Shevde-Samant has been elected a member of the Chemo/Dietary Prevention Study Section for the Center for Scientific Review

The CRFS section reviews NIH grant applications that address population-based studies on the emergence, spread, control and prevention of infectious diseases that affect humans.

“Beyond Sound, the College and Career Guide in Music Technology” offers information on school programs and advice from professionals in the music industry.

The manual, which has been an important source of forensic dentistry information for more than 20 years, provides comprehensive and up-to-date information.

Nurse practitioner details physical, emotional toll of disease in A Place I Didn't Want to Go: My Victory Over Cancer.