LATEST NEWS
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Priyanka Wankhede is Student Affairs August Employee of the Month
Each month, the Division of Student Affairs selects an employee who stands out for their commitment, compassion, and integrity.
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Ella Portwood is Student Affairs July Employee of the Month
Every month, the Division of Student Affairs recognizes an employee who stands out for their commitment, compassion, and integrity
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Damion White is Student Affairs June Employee of the Month
Each month, an employee who exemplifies dedication, empathy, and honesty is honored based on a pool of nominations presented
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Taylor Stewart is Student Affairs May Employee of the Month!
UAB Student Affairs has exceptional staff members who serve our campus with professionalism, kindness, and integrity.
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UAB counselors awarded Excellence in Action Coins
On March 6, the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Vice President for Student Affairs, John R. Jones, III, Ph.D. and Assistant Vice President for Student Health & Wellbeing, Rebecca Kennedy, Ph.D., awarded UAB counselors Kiera Walker, MA, LPC, NCC and Julia Sanford, LICSW, with "Excellence in Action" Coins.
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Samantha Wadsworth named Student Affairs March Employee of the Month
UAB Student Affairs has exceptional staff members who serve our campus with professionalism, kindness, and integrity.
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Jackie Alexander: College media, heritage, and paving the way for student success
At UAB Student Media, there’s always something happening. Sitting at her desk, Jackie Alexander is surrounded by a conglomerate of emails, annotated notes and agendas, glitter pens, slack messages from colleagues and students, and a wall filled with cards and accolades she’s collected over the years.
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UAB's Mary Wallace honored with prestigious NASPA Pillars of the Profession Award
In recognition of her exemplary contributions to the field of student affairs and higher education, Mary Wallace, Ph.D., assistant vice president for Student Experience in Student Affairs at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, has been selected for the prestigious NASPA Pillars of the Profession Award.
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Skyler Yasenchack is Student Affairs December Employee of the Month!
UAB Student Affairs has exceptional staff members who serve our campus with professionalism, kindness, and integrity. Each month, an employee who exemplifies the Blazer Way is honored based on a pool of nominations presented to the Professional Development Committee.
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Kit Emslie named Student Affairs Employee of the Month!
The UAB Division of Student Affairs has many exceptional staff members who serve our students and employees with professionalism, kindness, and integrity. Each month, based on a pool of nominations, the Professional Development Committee announces the Employee of the Month.
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RECAP: STUDENT AFFAIRS HOSTS ONE DAY CONFERENCE
UAB Student Affairs’ professional development committee hosted the 2023 One-Day Conference on May 10. The theme of the event was “Promoting a Culture of Well-Being: Pathways Forward”.
More than 120 Blazers attended the free event that was open to all Student Affairs professionals and students. UAB staff presented their work and best practices in the profession. Paul Erwin, MD, DrPH, dean of the School of Public Health at UAB gave the keynote talk on Health Promoting Universities.
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RECAP: THE 2023 STUDENT AFFAIRS END OF YEAR AWARDS
The UAB Division of Student Affairs hosted its annual End of Year Awards Celebration to recognize the excellence, innovation and impact of Student Affairs programs, staff, and departments. Nine different awards that were recognized.
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Student Affairs to host One Day Conference on May 10, 2023
On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, UAB Student Affairs Professional Development Committee will host the annual one-day conference for Student Affairs professionals. Student Affairs staff will give presentations on their work and best practices in the profession.
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Jackson named Student Affairs March Employee of the Month
The March Employee of the Month is Glynnis Jackson a residence life coordinator for Student Housing and Residence Life. Her excellent work ethic and commitment to UAB students make her a staffer to be celebrated.
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Three Blazers awarded Thank You Coins
UAB Student Affairs recently recognized three Blazers for their contributions during the USHPCN Summit on February 16-18 in Birmingham, Alabama. The Division's "Excellence in Action" Coin was awarded to Henry Knejfl, Elizabeth Murdock, and Darien Garrison.
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Conger named Student Affairs February Employee of the Month
Jessica Conger is the January Employee of the Month. Conger is the Student Affairs graphic designer. Her excellent work ethic and commitment to UAB Student Affairs make her one to be celebrated.
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Burrell named Student Affairs January Employee of the Month
The January Employee of the Month is Joy Burrell the program coordinator for Disability Support Services.
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Student Affairs honored at NASPA-AL Conference
On Friday, January 21st, Auburn University hosted the 2023 NASPA Region III Alabama Drive-In Conference. The NASPA-AL Drive-In is a one-day conference that brings together Student Affairs professionals from across Alabama and neighboring states.
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UAB to celebrate first-generation faculty and staff during luncheon
Join the UAB Division of Student Affairs on January 19, 2023, for a first-generation faculty and staff luncheon.
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Holloway named December Employee of the Month
Tiffany Holloway, assistant director and career consultant of the UAB Career Center, was selected to be the December 2022 Student Affairs Employee of the Month.