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Important Message from UAB Leaders
Integrity, respect, accountability, diversity and inclusiveness are shared values of our institution and are at the core of what it means to be a UAB Blazer. Everybody counts every day. The students, faculty and staff who comprise our richly diverse and inclusive campus — and take pride in living these values — are hurting, along with our community and country.
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Artificial intelligence software improves accuracy, doubles speed in evaluating CT scans of advanced cancer
An O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center scientist presents at a major oncology meeting about a novel artificial intelligence software tool to assist evaluating tumor response in advanced cancers.
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Student research and service learning highlighted at UAB’s first virtual Spring Expo
UAB moved its premiere undergraduate research event online during the pandemic.
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In high school, I was discouraged from pursuing engineering because it was deemed a man’s field. After completing my undergraduate studies from UAB, I began working for UAB, and it was fitting to continue my studies with a program I knew and loved.
— Ashlyn Manzella earned her Ph.D. in civil engineering in spring 2020
UAB allowed me to showcase my culture and educate others by being selected as co-president of the Indian Cultural Association. Never would I have imagined that I would be one of the lead organizers of a community event for so many people; but thanks to UAB, I was able to surpass my own expectations.
— Sharan Kaur, biology major, Class of 2020
UAB has not only shown me to believe in myself, but there is opportunity for everyone, and it doesn’t matter if you have a disability. UAB is one of the best colleges that focuses on diversity.
— Cheqana Jervey, history major, Class of 2020
UAB changed everything for me.
— Mugdha Mokashi, neuroscience major, Class of 2018
I always knew my career path wouldn’t be the same as other people. With faculty help, I was networking at conferences and even taking a business class when it interested me.
— Physics alumna Christina Richey, Ph.D.
If you’re a student who has an idea to start a business, the Collat School of Business wants to help you do that. It truly is learning in the 21st century.
— Eric Jack, Ph.D., dean, UAB Collat School of Business