Student Impact

The human connection
UAB scholarship named in honor of former Chief HR Officer Alesia Jones
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“He was so proud of who he had become”: Computer Science scholarship honors UAB freshman
Finally, in the fall of 2021, Madhav Praveen officially became a UAB Blazer.
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“We’re very much a UAB family”: Raymond and Pamela Thompson create scholarship through National Alumni Society
UAB alumni Raymond and Pam Thompson give back to the school that gave them so much.
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“We’ve got to do something”: Birmingham chapter of Beta Kappa Boulé creates $25,000 scholarship for Underrepresented Students in Medicine
Brian Stone, M.D.—a urologist who lives in Birmingham and practices in Jasper—still remembers what his mentors told him.
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Blazers Against Hunger campaign set for November 17—and the need to give is greater than ever
On November 17, the UAB community will have the opportunity to help fight food insecurity on campus during Blazers Against Hunger.
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A Peace of Mind That Is Invaluable
The Paul W. Burleson, M.D. Medical Scholarship equals freedom for recipients.
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These Residents Represent the Future
One UAB urologist honors another with a gift to the Department of Urology—in the name of bettering educational experiences for residents.
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A Full-circle Gift
The parents of eight children, Willie and Cynthia Ballard remember the scholarships that allowed their children to attend college. Now, they say, it’s their turn to give back.
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Small Giving, Large Impact
Dora and Sanjay Singh hope to create student success stories by providing $1,000 scholarships to students in need.
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Three years after initial gift, Rocky and Amelia Barnes add half a million to their endowment
The couple hopes the additional $500,000 will allow even more physical therapy students to graduate debt free.
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An impeccable person
New scholarship honors Minal Hollowell, M.D., a beloved doctor, wife and mother.
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Longtime orthodontist gives back to dental students hailing from specific Alabama counties
These four counties represent the life path of Dr. Grady Price.
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Paying it Forward
Shegun and Mary Otulana wish to give back and invest in students at UAB, just as someone once invested in them.
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No Home for Hunger
UAB’s Blazer Kitchen provides food and compassion to Blazers in need.
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Some of the most interesting gifts to UAB
When it came to giving, these donors thought outside the box.
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When Uncertainty About the Future Includes Your Next Meal
More than one-third of UAB students said they were food insecure in a 2018 survey. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic has likely increased that number as the university's Blazers Against Hunger online giving event approaches.
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8 Things to Know About Blazer Kitchen
As the university's annual Blazers Against Hunger giving event approaches, get a better idea of the role Blazer Kitchen plays in fighting food insecurity on campus
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Fast Slow Motion endows new scholarship in Computer Science
Computer Science student Isabelle Brown has been selected as the first recipient of the Fast Slow Motion Endowed Scholarship in Computer Science for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Empowering Students, Powering the Economy
Kevin Mooney wants to work with artificial intelligence one day. Or he might pursue his passion for the arts and create software for music producers.
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A Foundation for the Future of Nursing
Stevie Burrows wants to make a difference in the health of rural and low-income Alabama communities.
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Letting Leaders Shine
Jacqueline Vo is on her way to leading the way in cancer prevention research.
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