Scholarship with Purpose: Advancing UAB’s Public Mission Through Collaboration
The University of Alabama at Birmingham will celebrate the power of collaboration and innovation at the 2026 Community-Engaged Scholarship Showcase, taking place on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 4th floor of the Lister Hill Library.
This year’s theme, “Scholarship with a Purpose,” highlights UAB’s commitment to advancing its public mission through meaningful partnerships that improve lives and strengthen communities. The showcase will feature the community-engaged work of faculty and staff that strengthens communities, expands access and opportunity, and improves quality of life—demonstrating how research, teaching, and service become rigorous scholarship when they are intentional, evidence-informed, reflective, and shared.
The scholarship showcase is co-sponsored by the UAB Office of Access & Engagement, the Office of the Provost, Center for Teaching & Learning, Center for the Study of Community Health, the Service Learning & Undergraduate Research, and Blazer Pulse.
-
Showcase Theme
Scholarship with Purpose
UAB’s public mission comes to life when we build knowledge with communities, connect disciplines to solve real-world problems, and translate learning into meaningful impact. We welcome submissions that show how collaboration—across campus and with community partners—drives measurable benefit and mutual learning.
-
Registration & Parking
The 2026 Community-Engaged Scholarship Showcase is open to UAB students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Registration is required to attend.
Parking for non-UAB attendees is available in the 14th Street Public Parking Deck.
Register for the 2026 Community-Engaged Scholarship Showcase
-
Photography
Please complete the UAB Media Release Form as part of registration to confirm your consent to event photography.