Liza Thomas wants to become a philosopher. She graduated with a B.A. in Philosophy from the Department of Philosophy in 2023 and is now applying for graduate philosophy programs to achieve her goal.

University of Alabama at Birmingham students will have even more opportunities to engage with the community and human rights thanks to the new Bachelor of Arts in Human Rights (HRT) launching this fall.

Throughout Summer 2024, faculty, staff, and students across the College of Arts and Sciences facilitated camps and on-campus experiences for middle school, high school, and college students.

“It is never too late to start something new,” said Mollica, a senior earning a B.A. in Computer Science—and a Minor in Business—who will graduate in August 2024. “When you say ‘yes’ …  opportunities open to you that you can’t even imagine in your wildest dreams.”

The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Social Work would like to congratulate Mary Jacque Carroll and Laurel Iverson Hitchcock, Ph.D., on their successful promotions! During the fall semester of 2024, Carroll will be promoted to associate professor, while Hitchcock will assume the title of professor.

Matthew H. Pangborn, Ph.D., will serve as the next chair of the Department of English in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences.

On June 28, 2024, the University of Alabama at Birmingham broke ground on the new UAB Biomedical Research and Psychology Building.

Some know it as the Humanities Building, others simply refer to it as “Building Three.” Regardless of what you call it, the building has served the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s campus well for the past five decades.

In March 2024, the College of Arts and Sciences announced its first-ever competition for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Interdisciplinary Team Awards.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Philosophy recently lost one of its longtime faculty members when Dr. Marjorie Price passed away on May 30, 2024. Her final resting place is Temple Sholom Cemetery in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences is home to a wide range of undergraduate degrees and certificates. In fact, the College has been considered the foundation of undergraduate education at UAB for over a decade.

Marshall Abrams, Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Philosophy, teaches about and conducts research on philosophy of science. The College of Arts and Sciences recently sat down with Abrams to discuss philosophy of science, his courses, and his 2023 book titled Evolution and the Machinery of Chance: Philosophy, Probability, and Scientific Practice in Biology.

History students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are helping Alabama Heritage magazine share important stories about Alabama’s history.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham continues to host its long-running National Science Foundation—Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program.

Graphic and digital design are coming into even greater focus at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences.

Walter Ward, Ph.D., will serve as the next chair of the Department of History in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences.

Logan Alexander Burnett, a graduating senior majoring in physics and minoring in mechanical engineering, chemistry, and mathematics, shares his UAB experience in this personal reflection.

Jami Davis, an alumnus of the Department of Communication Studies, serves as the chief financial officer for a mechanical engineering consultancy called MW/Davis Dumas and Associates, Inc. He shares how UAB has impacted the trajectory of his career.

“UAB has been a blessing to our family,” said Davis.

The Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes full-time, regular faculty members of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in teaching.

Twenty faculty members across multiple departments in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences wrote or edited 23 books last year.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s (UAB) Department of Social Work is once again ranked among the top 20 percent of programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). According to U.S. News and World Report, UAB has the No. 2 ranked social work program in the state of Alabama. Among all public universities nationwide, UAB’s Department of Social Work ranks No. 44.

Throughout the Spring 2024 semester, departments across the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences submitted nominations for the Dean’s Awards for Outstanding Undergraduate Students and Outstanding Graduate Students. The awards are given to exceptional undergraduate and graduate students in CAS who have made significant contributions to the UAB community.

Ter'Ricka Brundidge, a first year graduate student in the Master of Science in Crimnal Justice program, is recipient of the "Distinguished New Criminologist" award presented by the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Alabama.

During her three-decade tenure at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Stella Cocoris established a legacy as a visionary builder. Through her efforts, she contributed to UAB’s unprecedented growth and introduced new strategies and tools that continue to support enrollment efforts and student success to this day. Her dedication—and innovative ideas—permeated the university, impacting staff and students alike.

Kevin McCain, Ph.D., has been named the chair of the Department of Philosophy in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences.

On March 2, 2024, the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Center for Community Outreach Development (CORD) orchestrated the 20th Annual Central Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair (CARSEF) at the UAB Campus Recreation Center, drawing a record-breaking 513 participants.

“There are about 330 accredited Master of Social Work programs around the country, and in some fundamental ways we’re similar to all of them. What sets us apart is that unique clinical/medical focus,” said program director Colleen Fisher, Ph.D., MSW.

The UAB Mock Trial team received the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) Spirit Award. The distinction recognizes the professionalism displayed by the team during a regional competition.

UAB Alumna Abigail Franks shares how her college experience has impacted her life and career.

Having received the permission of immediate family, I wanted to announce the sad news of the passing of the founding Director of the University Honors Program and Professor of English Emerita, Ada Long.

The African American Studies program in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences includes courses examining the lasting impact of music, movies, and television, from depictions of racial stereotypes to expressions of cultural pride. Here is a look at a few of the courses being offered within the program:

When Brynnen Hendrix arrived at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, she knew she wanted to study genetics.

With both parents serving in the armed forces, Jereme Kyle Lewis was an "army brat" throughout his life. With each move and army base, he became accustomed to the repetitive process of joining a new school, making friends and exploring the neighborhood. For Lewis, however, there was one extra step when joining a new community: finding the area's theatre or drama club.

In the world of medicine, treating the body and treating the person can be two distinctly different things. The medical sociology program in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Sociology is a way to bridge that gap.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences hosted a half-day research retreat focused on artificial intelligence at the UAB Alumni House.

For nearly 50 years, many faculty members and students in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Art and Art History have called the Humanities Building home.

“What is dorm life like in the United States?” “How often do you get home to family?” “Do you also speak Russian and Georgian?” “Do you drink coffee?” These were the kinds of questions that came up this fall between students at UAB and students at Akaki Tsereteli State University in the Republic of Georgia.