UAB Department of Physics receives national award for undergraduate education
The UAB Department of Physics will receive a national award for improving undergraduate education by the American Physical Society in April.
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Robinson named UAB’s senior vice provost for Faculty Affairs
Michelle Robinson, DMD, will be responsible for all faculty-related matters at UAB.
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UAB to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. with service, reflection
Participate in UAB Community Month, attend a commemoration celebration Jan. 13 or volunteer for community outreach through MLK’s Beloved Community on Jan. 16.
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All of Us Research Program returns genetic health-related results to participants
The landmark precision medicine effort returns value to research participants by sharing tailored, actionable health-related reports.
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Be inclusive in the workplace during the holiday season by following these strategies and tips
Workplaces can be inclusive by knowing and educating employees about the different backgrounds of their colleagues and being mindful of differences.
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Accounting freshman B.J. Byrd nationally recognized for his academic excellence
PCAOB will ease access to education for Byrd, potentially leading to job opportunities in accounting, which is the field of his passion.
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Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama announces $1.275 million investment in Alabama-based breast cancer research
The funding will support 24 research projects at seven institutions in Alabama.
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UAB School of Education receives full, national CAEP Accreditation
Countless faculty, staff, students and partners contributed to the CAEP accreditation efforts by designing assessment instruments, analyzing processes and data, and writing the required report.
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Banner year for Khan, a Pakistani American graduate of the UAB public relations program
Tehreem Khan achieves success through mentorship, personal drive and family support.
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Student who put family first graduates from UAB with high distinguished honors
A heritage Spanish speaker, Gracemarie Cepero Lopez graduates from UAB and wants to use her skills as a medical interpreter on her path to medical school.
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UAB’s SafeZone celebrates 20 years of providing LGBTQ+ education and training
For two decades, UAB’s SafeZone has been training and educating faculty, staff and students on LGBTQ+ identity and social justice.
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UAB student awarded inaugural Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service
Lexie Woolums, an Honors College and Environmental Sciences student at UAB, has been selected to join the first cohort of the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service, or Voyager Scholarship.
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Diabetes Awareness Month: Three separate journeys, one collective mission
Three UAB employees share their diabetes journey and provide healthy tips in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month.
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Department of Energy funds four different projects making impact in fields of chemistry and physics
Grants totaling more than $3 million have been awarded to UAB researchers in Chemistry and Physics by the Department of Energy, signaling continued investment in UAB projects.
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AAMN names UAB School of Nursing “Best School for Men in Nursing”
The UAB School of Nursing continues its efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion. The American Association for Men in Nursing recognized these efforts by naming the school as one of the best for men pursuing a professional nursing career.
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UAB named one of 16 Diversity Champions, again receives Excellence in Diversity Award
This is the fifth consecutive year that UAB has been named a Diversity Champion and received the HEED award.
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BMEN honored by Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and City Council
UAB’s Blazer Male Excellence Network, BMEN, honored by Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and City Council for 15 years of service.
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See actor, author Geena Davis on Nov. 10 at UAB
Academy Award-winner Davis will speak on her work to bring gender parity to entertainment, and sign copies of her new book, “Dying of Politeness,” at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center.
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Kyle Adams and Ummu Bah are the 2022-2023 Mr. and Ms. UAB
The Mr. and Ms. UAB Scholarship Competition is one of UAB’s longest-standing Homecoming traditions. Each winner will receive a $2,500 scholarship and serve as an ambassador of UAB.
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Will Dahlberg to lead Birmingham’s NPR member station, 90.3 FM WBHM
As executive director and general manager, Dahlberg will direct the operations of WBHM and the Gulf States Newsroom, including the station’s news, programming, fundraising and community engagement missions.
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International Dentist Program provides passport to success for foreign students
Basmah Aref was not some wide-eyed novice when she arrived at UAB in 2021 to start her training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. In fact, she was already a dental school graduate with a year of experience working as an assistant at a pediatric practice.
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UAB aims to boost use of artificial intelligence in biomedical research
The UAB projects will investigate was to improve and increase the use of artificial intelligence in biomedical research.
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UAB continues to rise as a Best College, according to U.S. News rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranks UAB as one of the nation’s Best Colleges yet again.
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$12.5 million grant aims to help researchers better understand aging differences between females and males
Researchers from UAB and other institutions are seeking to better understand the aging differences between males and females.
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A full-circle gift provides support for those wanting to continue their education at UAB
The parents of eight children, the Ballards remember the scholarships that allowed their children to attend college. Now, they say it is their turn to give back.
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Mekki awarded scholarship from the American Chemical Society
The three-year renewable scholarship is a component of the ACS Project SEED college scholarship program.
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Inverse relationship found between cancer diagnosis and Alzheimer’s disease
Results published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease show patients with one cancer diagnosis were less likely to develop dementia and had an overall slower cognitive decline than patients with no history of cancer.
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Simon named NOA Optometrist of the Year
Simon was nominated for this award for his efforts to increase minority enrollment at UAB School of Optometry.
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UAB partners with Oakwood University to prepare students from underrepresented areas to enter the dentistry field
The program will prepare Oakwood’s promising students with a solid foundation for dental school.
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UAB’s Department of World Languages and Literatures celebrates 50th anniversary with name change, cookbook
The College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures is now the Department of World Languages and Literatures.
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