NEWS & EVENTS

Health administration students organize meal donation for UAB Hospital workers during coronavirus pandemic

Through a partnership with Frontline Foods, students are independently supporting local clinicians in the fight to keep our communities safe, while simultaneously supporting Birmingham’s local restaurant industry.

Birmingham philanthropist receives 2020 A.G. Gaston Award for leading tomorrow’s business leaders

Civic engagement and innovation continue to be at the forefront of Hood’s mission to educate the next generation.

BAP Names UAB Alum 2020 Business Information Professional of the Year

Hafiz Chandiwala speaks to Beta Alpha Psi students at a chapter meeting in February 2020.Beta Alpha Psi has named Hafiz Chandiwala its 2019-2020 Business Information Professional of the Year (BIPOY) in the industry and government category.

Collat Designated as CFA University Affiliate, Provides Scholarships for Exam

The UAB Collat School of Business has been approved to participate in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute’s University Affiliation Program and will receive six annual scholarships for finance students to offset costs of the Level 1 CFA exam.

Two Honors College students selected as Truman Scholarships Award finalists

Two UAB students will have an opportunity to interview for the 2020 Class of Truman Scholars.

Information systems certificates at UAB expand training for IT professionals

Professionals can expand their education with three new certificate programs.

Crowdfunding Program Helps Collat Students Make Positive First Impression

Proper business attire is a key component of job interviewing. As the job interview season ramps up, some Collat business students find it difficult to dress for success. They know employment depends on making a positive first impression, but they don’t own a suit or other business attire and have limited funds to purchase them. Enter Suit Up Collat, a public crowdfunding campaign powered by UAB FIRE, the university’s hub for crowdfunding and special projects.

Federal Reserve of Kansas City Recruits, Hires Collat Students

Following a successful first year partnership with the UAB Collat School of Business, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City returned to campus this spring to meet with students and further develop opportunities for employment and engagement.

UAB basketball player beats cancer

A harrowing diagnosis shook Luis Hurtado to his core, but the Blazer hoops player and Collat School of Business student beat the disease with the help of his UAB family.

Collat Launches Three New Graduate Certificates in Management Information Systems Specialties

The Collat School of Business is offering three new graduate certificates in high-demand areas of management information systems. The certificates allow professionals to gain vital knowledge and skills in cybersecurity, business analytics and IT management without having to commit to completing a master’s degree program.

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.

Andrea Pound: A Perfect Fit for Collat's Director of Freshman Success

If you’ve ever met Andrea Pound, chances are she has a selfie with you on her camera.

‘Proud to be a part of UAB’s impact’: What employees get when they give back

UAB staff and faculty share what drives them to volunteer their time for community-focused projects like the upcoming InnoHack 2020 event.

Collat Professor Honored with UAB DSS Award

Accounting professor Jennifer Hamrick, Ph.D., was recently awarded the 2019 UAB Disability Support Services (DSS)’s Faculty Recognition Award.

50 Ways We’ve Changed Birmingham, Alabama, and the World

50 ways UAB has changed Birmingham, Alabama, and the worldStory by Charles Buchanan, Brett Bralley, and Jay Taylor • Editorial contributors: Matt Windsor and UAB Public Relations • Images from UAB Archives, Rachel Hendrix, Andrea Mabry, Sarah Parcak, Steve Wood, and Getty Images • Web design by Tyler Bryant

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