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School of Nursing recognized as leader in promoting men in nursing

School of Nursing recognized as leader in promoting men in nursing
The School of Nursing is the only nursing school in Alabama to receive the award. 

Free community English classes offered at UAB

Free community English classes offered at UAB

English language learners in the Greater Birmingham area are invited to take free classes to enhance their conversational skills at UAB.   

Step up to wellness with UAB on Feb. 5

Step up to wellness with UAB on Feb. 5
Attend the free Annual Health and Wellness Fair to learn more about living a healthier lifestyle.

Gonnerman is new dean of UAB libraries

Gonnerman is new dean of UAB libraries

Gonnerman’s experience includes managing Vanderbilt’s flagship library for the arts and sciences, humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary fields.

UAB offers professional course for digital marketing in 2020

UAB offers professional course for digital marketing in 2020
Marketing professionals have an opportunity to learn new strategies and skills through a digital marketing course at UAB.

Nationally ranked program provides a deeper understanding of society

Nationally ranked program provides a deeper understanding of society
A degree in sociology builds a foundation of knowledge and understanding of how and why people react in society.

Birmingham’s smoke-free Health District has launched

Birmingham’s smoke-free Health District has launched
The smoke-free Health District on Birmingham’s Southside created by a City Council ordinance in October has launched.

One-day conference looks at the intersection of business, faith and personal ownership in sustainability

One-day conference looks at the intersection of business, faith and personal ownership in sustainability

Climate change experts join forces to talk about sustainability in business and faith communities.

Should ‘how we tell the story’ matter? A community town hall on history as education, entertainment or propaganda Jan. 21

Should ‘how we tell the story’ matter? A community town hall on history as education, entertainment or propaganda Jan. 21

Join the UAB Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for a community town hall on the history of societal control.

Security measures, crime data shape positive perception of safety at UAB

Security measures, crime data shape positive perception of safety at UAB
Despite an extensive footprint, UAB remains among the lowest in incidents of reported sex-related offenses, robbery and burglary in comparison to other urban and non-urban universities with more than 16,000 students.

Student-led gathering on social justice advocacy for Alabama college students is Jan. 24 at UAB

Student-led gathering on social justice advocacy for Alabama college students is Jan. 24 at UAB
Students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of social justice issues and what they can do to get involved on their campuses.

Evolution nutritionist set to speak at UAB’s eighth annual Darwin Day

Evolution nutritionist set to speak at UAB’s eighth annual Darwin Day

Smithsonian research scientist will speak about ancient nutrition evolution at Darwin Day.

New program addresses lack of access to sports programs for Birmingham sixth graders

New program addresses lack of access to sports programs for Birmingham sixth graders
This project is supported by a two-year grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health and Office on Women’s Health.

U.S. News awards high rankings to UAB’s online programs

U.S. News awards high rankings to UAB’s online programs
Online programs in education, MBA and business make significant gains in “Best” Online Programs rankings.

‘MLK’s Beloved Community’ joins UAB and Birmingham for day of service

‘MLK’s Beloved Community’ joins UAB and Birmingham for day of service
Volunteers from UAB and the city of Birmingham will join in service Monday, Jan. 20, to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

UAB partners with City of Birmingham to fulfill the Birmingham Promise

UAB partners with City of Birmingham to fulfill the Birmingham Promise
Qualifying Birmingham City School graduates will be able to attend UAB with a full tuition scholarship through a partnership with the Birmingham Promise.

2020 spring camps now open for registration

2020 spring camps now open for registration
Day camps at UAB provide working parents child care opportunities while school is out of session.

Canceled due to rain: Let your light shine Jan. 15 at UAB’s “Ablaze: A Community of Light”

Canceled due to rain: Let your light shine Jan. 15 at UAB’s “Ablaze: A Community of Light”
“Ablaze: A Community of Light” is canceled due to rain but many elements of the festival, including the lanterns and lights, will be incorporated into the April 4 International Festival.

Learn how to set goals in the new year with UAB’s first Twitter Q&A

Learn how to set goals in the new year with UAB’s first Twitter Q&A

Three experts will be ready to help with your questions on health, exercise and following through on your New Year’s goals.

New LEAD certificate program to advance leadership and professional development in Birmingham

New LEAD certificate program to advance leadership and professional development in Birmingham
A LEAD certification in leadership and professional development is now offered in the UAB Graduate School.

“Word from the Mountaintop” Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Contest seeks local students

“Word from the Mountaintop” Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Contest seeks local students
UAB’s Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is accepting submissions for the third annual “Word from the Mountaintop” MLK Oratory Contest.

Atomic force microscope awarded to UAB

Atomic force microscope awarded to UAB

Educational and economic opportunities in central Alabama are enhanced by new microscope available for research.  

Birmingham nanomaterials company wins big in Alabama Launchpad competition

Birmingham nanomaterials company wins big in Alabama Launchpad competition
UAB’s Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship helped TruSpin secure two patents to move the startup forward.

Rocking around the recycle bin

Holiday sustainability

Tips for making the holiday season more sustainable.  

Purcell named president of national law enforcement organization for second year

Anthony Purcell, associate vice president and chief of Police
UAB Police Chief will serve as president of CALEA, which maintains a body of standards to consistently improve accreditation management in law enforcement.

UAB fall commencement ceremonies are Dec. 13-14

UAB fall commencement ceremonies are Dec. 13-14
Approximately 1,577 students will graduate from UAB this fall, and an estimated 850 will participate in commencement ceremonies.

Engineering Scholarship honors founding dean, exceeds $75,000

Engineering Scholarship honors founding dean, exceeds $75,000
UAB honored Joseph Appleton, Ph.D., after his passing in January 2019.

Statewide coalition to end student hunger in Alabama awarded $500,000 grant

Statewide coalition to end student hunger in Alabama awarded $500,000 grant
UAB is working collaboratively with nine other Alabama universities to assess food security among college students, and to ensure all students have access to affordable, nourishing food.

Innovation grant from Alabama Power allows students to further explore research at UAB

Innovation grant from Alabama Power allows students to further explore research at UAB
Two $5,000 grants from Alabama Power will be awarded to UAB students for their innovative research.   

Live HealthSmart Alabama: Conquering the state’s biggest health challenges begins in earnest today

Live HealthSmart Alabama: Conquering the state’s biggest health challenges begins in earnest today
Fouad’s winning UAB Grand Challenge proposal is a comprehensive approach to addressing Alabama’s complex health problems and includes 90 partners on her team from communities, government, business, education and more.
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