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One for the Books: 22 College of Arts and Sciences faculty members published or edited books in 2022
In 2022, 22 faculty members published or edited 20 books across the Arts and Humanities, Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
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Junior Alexandra “Lexie” Woolums will be a member of the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service's inaugural class of just 100 students.
Transforming Lives: The Chapman Family Endowed Scholarship
The Chapman family has long believed that education transforms lives, and they are particularly committed to students who struggle with the costs of higher education.
Creative people often seek out safe spaces where they can express themselves and connect with others.
An Impeccable Person
Minal Hollowell, M.D., ’99, ’03, was the type of person we’d all like to know. The type of person who cared deeply about people, said her husband, Matt Hollowell, ’99; compassionate, intelligent, loving, kind, trusting. “She was all of those things,” he said. “She was an impeccable person.” Read more on UAB Advancement.
Employees recognized at 2021 UAB Service Awards
Twenty-seven College of Arts and Sciences employees who have worked at UAB for 20 years or more were recognized at the UAB Service Awards reception on April 11, 2022.
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Seven students receive 2022 Dean’s Awards for Outstanding Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Each academic year, the UAB College of Arts and Sciences receives departmental nominations for the Dean’s Awards for Outstanding Undergraduate Students and Outstanding Graduate Students.
College of Arts and Sciences offering two new minors
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s (UAB) College of Arts and Science is offering two new minors for undergraduate students.
Writing Isn’t What It Used to Be
Not until I became a college professor did I contemplate the gap between the writing I had been taught and the writing I had practiced in the working world.
I am Arts and Sciences: Taylor Byas
Through language, poets help us better understand and navigate life. However, the journey to a career in poetry is not always clear (or easy).
An interview with Ashley M. Jones, the next Alabama Poet Laureate
Ashley M. Jones, an alumna of the UAB Department of English, was recently appointed to serve as the next Poet Laureate of Alabama.
Lila Miranda (“Randa”) Graves – In Remembrance
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences and the English Department are saddened by the passing of Dr. Lila Miranda (“Randa”) Graves, emerita associate professor of English.
Department of English announces 2021 Faculty Awards
Two Department of English faculty members are being recognized for their commitment to excellence in teaching and composition this year.
Winners of the 2020-2021 “Building a Multicultural Curriculum” grants
A limitless world
Makayla Smith wants to use poetry to create spaces of joy and representation for Black, queer audiences.
Teaching in the time of COVID
Five Questions with Alumni: Shelby Morris
Shelby Morris earned her B.A. in Professional Writing with a minor in Spanish in 2016 followed by a M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition in 2018.
Professional Writing alumni profile: Marie Sutton
Linguistics alumni profile: Jeff Hodges
Words matter. No one knows that better than alumnus Jeff Hodges who has made a career out of helping others, most recently in his role as Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion Talent Program Manager for Regions Bank.