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UAB business student earns acceptance into summer institute for expanding diversity in economics

The institute recognizes the necessity of diversifying the study of economics and expanding the range of voices in the field.

UAB – committed to addressing health disparities, maternal mortality – responds to AP

On May 22, 2023, the Associated Press posted a story that inaccurately characterized UAB’s institutional role as it relates to the very real challenges in health disparities and maternal health across the nation and in Alabama. UAB made addressing health disparities and improving maternal mortality a priority years ago and is a local, state and national leader in making positive change.

WBHM, Gulf States Newsroom win Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

WBHM won six of 11 awards for small market radio, while the Gulf States Newsroom won five of 10 awards and a sixth as a collaborating partner for large market radio.

UAB joins NIH in launching the Nutrition for Precision Health study to advance precision nutrition

NPH will use artificial intelligence-based approaches to analyze information provided by participants to develop algorithms that predict responses to dietary patterns.

From “sick care” to “health care”: International physician earns public health doctorate at UAB

Sami Alqahtani, M.D., spent four years as a primary care physician in Saudi Arabia before pursuing a path in public health. On April 28, Alqahtani will graduate with his doctoral degree in health behavior from UAB.

Winning top prizes in every category, students in UAB’s Public Relations program sweep state awards

UAB’s PRCA/PRSSA chapter won 29 individual student awards — the most of any state chapter — plus Chapter of the Year and more, while graduating senior Dylan Baggiano is the first at UAB to ever win both top individual awards.

Arts and humanities + STEM at UAB gave graduating student experience of a lifetime

UAB gave Samant the chance to try everything from filmmaking and student leadership to cutting-edge research, and as she graduates with two degrees and honors, she will head to medical school at UAB this fall.

UAB Informatics Institute gains academic departmental status

The new Department of Biomedical Informatics and Data Sciences will be the 28th academic department in the Heersink School of Medicine.

“If I don’t hit the moon, I still hit the stars”: Graduating UAB biomedical engineering student with a passion to help others is not done achieving

UAB biomedical engineering major Yancey Williams II will graduate from the UAB with a bright future April 29.

UAB hosts first ever in-person Health Promoting Universities summit

Created in June 2015, the Okanagan Charter provides institutions with a common language, principles and framework to become health-promoting campuses with cultures of compassion, well-being and equity.

New public health scholarship available to Alabama HBCU graduates

The Dr. David Satcher Public Health Leadership Endowed Scholarship will provide $5,000 a year to one student who graduated from an Alabama HBCU and is attending UAB for graduate studies in public health.

UAB students will participate in the 2023 International Peace Conference, May 5-6 in Birmingham

Students of peace, justice and human rights at UAB will join global thought leaders in the two-day, immersive event — focused on the pursuit of peace at all levels of society.

All of Us Research Program launches new enrollment location in Dothan, Ala.

The All of Us Southern Network has enrolled more than 30,000 people. The new Dothan location will extend enrollment opportunities into the Wiregrass.

UAB Department of Music presents PRISM concert March 27

The all-department concert will feature faculty and student performances, including solo and ensemble, choral, symphonic, piano, voice, percussion, chamber music, gospel, and more.

Decade of growth: UAB “realizing its endless potential” as Watts marks 10 years as president

After leading UAB to a decade of unprecedented success across its mission, Ray Watts is UAB’s longest-serving president — with more to come.

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.

PRCA/PRSSA at UAB wins two awards from national public relations competition, rounding out an award-winning year

PRCA/PRSSA at UAB continues to prove itself an award-winning public relations student organization.

Students learn about integrity, service, diversity and more for UAB Creed Week, Feb. 6-10

UAB Blazers will live the tenets of Creed Week by packing meals for the hungry, engaging in social justice discussions and more.

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.

Robinson named UAB’s senior vice provost for Faculty Affairs

Michelle Robinson, DMD, will be responsible for all faculty-related matters at UAB.

Learn the history, celebrate the legacy, art and culture

Black History Month at UAB brings everyone together for explorations of history, language and Gullah culture, and see “Black Is Beautiful,” Will Downing with Maysa, and Ranky Tanky.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.