News - Fifty

Work by UAB students, staff honored at 62nd annual American Advertising Awards

Nine students won awards, and UAB Magazine won a Silver ADDY for its latest issue, which celebrates the university’s 50th anniversary.

Gonnerman is new dean of UAB libraries

Gonnerman’s experience includes managing Vanderbilt’s flagship library for the arts and sciences, humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary fields.

U.S. News awards high rankings to UAB’s online programs

Online programs in education, MBA and business make significant gains in “Best” Online Programs rankings.

Campus walkway gives a boost, gets a lift

In 1975, UAB completed a pedestrian bridge crossing University Boulevard at 13th Street South to accommodate a quickly growing student population. This year, UAB art students brightened the footbridge with a UAB-themed mural.

A $2.2 million investment transforms UAB Libraries into 21st-century learning spaces

The multimillion-dollar commitment has been invested in collections, resources, personnel, physical renovations and other improvements during the past several years.

New book captures UAB’s history of ‘Dreams and Discoveries’

Journey through time in “Fifty Years of Dreams and Discoveries,” a 200-page pictorial book that chronicles UAB’s rise from a nascent university in 1969 to a leading doctoral research university.

Analytical student to start becomes a Blazer at heart

A decision made with his head leads a UAB student to find his passion and love for being a Blazer.

Newlyweds to graduate from UAB together with master’s degrees Dec. 13

Shakima Knox and Steven D. Wilson have made the most of their time on campus: They met at UAB, married on Homecoming Saturday, earned their graduate degrees and will walk together on Saturday.

1-2-3: From bachelors to masters to doctorate, Arora set to earn his third UAB degree

Arsh Arora will graduate this fall with a doctorate degree in Interdisciplinary Engineering with a focus on cyber security.

UAB Hospital receives Magnet nursing designation for an unprecedented fifth time

UAB Hospital is only the 21st hospital worldwide to receive this designation five consecutive times and is the only hospital in Alabama designated a Magnet organization.

Habitat build has family home for the holidays

The sixth Habitat for Humanity Greater Birmingham home built by volunteers from UAB was dedicated with a ceremony Nov. 20, just in time for the Young family to celebrate Thanksgiving.

New murals, commissioned for 50th anniversary, color UAB’s campus

The newest mural, titled “Flourish,” was designed and painted by students and features a lush growth of green leaves, painted inside a pedestrian bridge over University Boulevard.

Live HealthSmart Alabama: Conquering the state’s biggest health challenges begins in earnest today

Fouad’s winning UAB Grand Challenge proposal is a comprehensive approach to addressing Alabama’s complex health problems and includes 90 partners on her team from communities, government, business, education and more.

Faculty, staff and students celebrate UAB’s 50th anniversary with 50 Acts of Service

For UAB’s 50th anniversary, faculty, staff and students are focused on serving the Greater Birmingham community through 50 Acts of Service.

UAB tops $600 million in research funding for first time

Five-year, research-funding growth has grown by more than $154 million, marking a 34.4 percent increase in grants and awards won by faculty.

New mural adds color to the campus landscape

A lush growth of large green leaves and dragon wings against the city skyline translate the UAB brand into art that is Insta-worthy.

UAB launches podcast sharing memories from the past 50 years

A new podcast shares the memories of the UAB community.

Big hair, bigger directory

In 1968, Anita Sellers, secretary in the Office of Communications, posed with the new 96-page campus directory listing all employees, offices and programs. Today, the campus directory is housed online at uab.edu/directory and requires BlazerID log-in to protect against phishing.

Find the fullness of history in the archives, libraries

Take a cue from Jo Ann Hyatt, who perused the library’s collections in 1958, and check out Reynolds-Finley’s featured exhibits on nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale and its collection of 30 pre-1500s printed books.

“Unfolding UAB: 50 Years of Photography from the UAB Archives” at UAB’s AEIVA, from Oct. 21-Dec. 14

In honor of the university’s 50th anniversary, “Unfolding UAB” will present an unforgettably rich visual history of UAB through more than 80 selected photographs.

UAB students head Into the Streets on Oct. 12

The UAB community will lend a helping hand Saturday, Oct. 12, for a day of service.

Catch the Blazer spirit in the annual homecoming parade

As Homecoming Week approaches, mark your calendars for noon Oct. 18 to catch our favorite dragon showing his UAB spirit alongside the original Blazer, UAB’s vintage 1969 Chevy K5 Blazer.

UAB Homecoming “Celebrating 50 Years” is Oct. 13-19

The week includes the famed Gurney Derby, Hoops at the Hill, a free, sold-out Weezer concert, UAB Football vs. Old Dominion University and more.

See the faces of biomedical engineering throughout its 40-year history

Forty years ago, the Department of Biomedical Engineering took root in the basement of Cudworth Hall. Today it spans three buildings and nearly 20,000 square feet of laboratory space.

Sign up to volunteer for #UABBuilds

UAB is building its sixth Habitat House in Eastlake.

Original 1969 Chevy K5 Blazer unveiled at UAB football game, five things to know

UAB unveils Chevy Blazer as the newest icon on campus.

UAB sets enrollment record for fourth year in a row

UAB tops 22,000 students for the first time in its history, featuring its largest and most academically accomplished freshman class.

UAB presents Weezer free on the Green on Oct. 18 for 50th anniversary

The 7 p.m. outdoor concert is free and open to the public, but tickets will be required for entry. Tickets will be available Sept. 19 for UAB and Sept. 20 for the public.

Nearly 40,000 volunteer hours committed to community service through UAB’s BlazerPulse in 2019

BlazerPulse is an online platform launched in January to promote, organize and measure UAB’s impact in the community.

Sowing the Seeds of Health celebrates 15 years of service to Latinas

Sowing the Seeds of Health has served 4,000 Latina women in six counties in Alabama and continues to demonstrate the need to navigate cultural differences to raise awareness about cancer detection.

UAB’s new University Hall fans Blazer spirit with flames, dragon’s tail

Furnishings in an array of gold and green, an artistic display of Blaze’s flames in metal panels and a colorful terrazzo floor like a dragon’s tail creatively express the spirit of UAB.

UAB stands by commitment to sustainable campus, receives first of three LEED building certifications

Energy savings, water conservancy and resourcefulness were key emphasis of University Hall, leading to UAB’s first LEED-certified building designation.

UAB celebrates grand opening of University Hall on Aug. 22

UAB’s newest academic building, located on the university’s Campus green, will serve College of Arts and Sciences faculty, staff and students.

Be seen in #UAB50 green

Purchase a water bottle, pullover or notebook to celebrate UAB’s 50th anniversary.

UAB memories and oral history project depict the impact of the university over 50 years

From research to education, patients and community impact, UAB is looking for unique stories that have shaped the lives of the Blazer family.

No. 1 again — Times Higher Ed ranks UAB the top young U.S. university for second year in a row

Times Higher Education’s university rankings are among the world’s most comprehensive, balanced and trusted.

More than 300 Black Belt high school students “GEAR UP” for UAB learning experience

The School of Education will host students from 19 high schools the week of May 13 as part of a program to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in college.

Fueled to improve state’s health, Fouad’s team named winner of UAB’s inaugural Grand Challenge

Fouad’s winning proposal is a comprehensive approach to fixing Alabama’s complex health problems and includes 90 partners on her team from government, business, education and more.

Children at the Campus of Hope learn to be “Healthy Happy Kids”

Children in the afterschool program at the Campus of Hope at Marks Village are learning to be “Healthy Happy Kids” through a six-week childhood obesity prevention program.

Give to projects you are passionate about for UAB Giving Days

As UAB celebrates its 50th anniversary, the university will also celebrate 50 hours of giving during “I Heart UAB Giving Days” on April 16-18.

Theatre UAB presents new, original musical “Savage” from April 10-14

Theatre UAB brings the story to life with an elaborately crafted elephant puppet, original music, dance, a dazzling array of costumes, artistic projections that whisk the action from St. Louis to the Congo and more.

A conversation with Royzell D. Walker, star of new Theatre UAB play “Savage”

Walker, who is originating the role of Ota Benga in the play, will graduate with a degree in musical theater April 27.

UAB graduate and professional programs again ranked among the nation’s best

U.S. News & World Report ranking features a number of UAB programs ranked in the top 25, including a School of Health Professions’ master’s program at No. 1.

Original Theatre UAB musical to world premiere in April

“Savage” tells the story of Ota Benga, a Mbuti man taken from Africa in 1904 to be exhibited and exploited in the United States.

Srivastava named Truman Scholarship Award finalist

UAB Honors College student will interview in early March for the prestigious Truman Scholarship.

Literacy and movement can be fun; here is how

A child’s development comes from the ability to read and the development of motor skills through physical activity, both of which can be used in classroom settings.

Doctoral candidate selected for prestigious National 2019 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship

Sandra Cutts begins a one-year fellowship this month in U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s office.

New UAB Science and Engineering Complex proposal advances with Stage I Board approval

Science and engineering programs will come together in a new state-of-the-art complex at UAB, pending additional Board approvals.

Alumnae of the School of Engineering establish scholarship in honor of school’s first female graduate

The Imogene Baswell Society celebrates the legacy of a pioneer by investing in future scholars.

UAB Campus Recreation hosts 15th Annual Step Up to Health and Wellness Fair on Feb. 6

Join UAB Campus Recreation for a day of healthy living activities, food and more.

Celebration of dreams and discoveries kicks off UAB’s golden anniversary

UAB celebrates 50 years of success and shares a new vision to shape the next 50 years in Birmingham.

UAB’s Alys Stephens Center announces Jeff Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra on June 2

Goldblum will take questions, ask trivia questions and play classic jazz with his band.

UAB senior Zoë Penko honored with 2019 Rising Star award

The Society of Women Engineers awarded Penko for her contributions in the engineering and local communities.

Leading researcher returns to discuss origins of human AIDS and malaria at UAB’s Darwin Day

UAB invites you to Darwin Day: A Celebration of Science, which highlights how AIDS and malaria became prevalent in Africa and created a worldwide epidemic.

Spreading hope of a future is the catalyst for one UAB graduate student’s success

One university changing the world: Caroline Richey receives scholarship in honor of serving others.

MLK Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 21 will kick off 50 Acts of Service for UAB’s 50th

The MLK Jr. Day of Service is an annual event that honors King’s memory through community outreach efforts.

Award-winning scientist joins the Nature Conservancy’s “Can We Talk Climate” campaign

“We can’t solve this problem if we won’t even talk about it,” said Alabama-based scientist.