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Former chief justice Sue Bell Cobb to speak at UAB

Cobb will speak about professionalism in the practice of law on April 12.

Drum Circle to be held for young adult cancer survivors support group April 15

Coalesce, a new support group for young adult cancer survivors, kicks off with a drum circle event at Railroad Park on April 15.

UAB sees record number of students selected for Fulbright Scholar Program

Five students will travel to Israel, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany or Estonia to study, teach or conduct research for the 2016-2017 academic year.

Social Justice Advocacy Council to host “Stay Woke Alabama” conference April 8

The daylong conference features former Alabama student and Huffington Post editor at large as the keynote speaker.

UAB BFA exhibition features works by 17 graduating students April 24-May 6

The Department of Art and Art History’s BFA exhibition is a highlight of students’ BFA undergraduate career. A free opening reception is set for 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 28.

Alabama Organ Center celebrates National Donate Life Month, National Blue & Green Day

More than 30 percent of Alabamians are registered to be organ donors, but more are needed.

UAB Callahan Eye Hospital celebrates grand opening of new operating rooms

UAB Callahan Eye hospital is home to one of only two level one ocular trauma centers in the United States.

UAB Concert Choir to perform at festivals in England, the Netherlands

Tours like this are transformative experiences, says Director Brian Kittredge. The choir is requesting donations to help make the trip a reality for as many students as possible.

Preparing digital investigators for high-tech crime scenes

Computers and crimefighting: Undergraduate Shawn Sharp explains the allure of UAB's new digital forensics major.

UAB School of Engineering hosts annual Egg Drop Competition

Students from local Alabama elementary, middle and high schools will watch eggs protected by their personally designed contraptions be dropped from Vulcan Friday, April 7.

Good Games UAB program hosts annual gaming convention

Good Games UAB will draw more than 500 attendees to participate in eSports-related activities at the third annual BlazerCon gaming convention.

Unique Converse designs created by Birmingham students come to life this week with UAB Department of Art and Art History

UAB Department of Art and Art History students and faculty will help the students bring their one-of-a-kind designs to life during two workshops. The shoes will be auctioned at the Growing Kings Chucks & Tux fundraiser.

Works by UAB art students to be featured with instructor Jenny Fine’s live performance event, “Flat Granny and Me: A Procession in My Mind”

During the presentation of “Flat Granny and Me: A Procession in My Mind,” Department of Art and Art History students from Jenny Fine’s class The Collected Narrative will have their own collaborative installations on view.

UAB alumna elected as second female president for SECO International

Lynn Hammonds, O.D., a graduate of the UAB School of Optometry, will serve as president of a globally recognized optometry association.

UAB Graduate student wins regional Three Minute Thesis Competition

Ph.D. candidate Kathryn Henley competed against 45 students to win first place at the 3MT Regional Competition in Annapolis, Maryland, on March 5.

UAB Softball to host second “Donate Life Night” to honor local woman, deceased donors as part of Donate Life Month

The Alabama Organ Center will co-host the event and help those who attend learn more about organ donation, as well as register anyone interested in becoming a donor upon death.

UAB Department of Art and Art History partners with Sloss Furnaces and 2017 National Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art & Practices, April 5-8

Eleven students will attend the conference, with registration paid by donors. Exhibitions by student and professional artists are planned at Sloss and around Birmingham, including UAB’s Project Space.

Got helmets? Gear up for severe weather threats

Spring tornado season is here. Prepare for the worst with these suggestions from UAB.

Nationally recognized UAB literary journal is being renamed after author Harper Lee

Poemmemoirstory, a nationally recognized literary publication published by the UAB Department of English is being renamed.

Innovations in online education

Call-in chemistry, sketching breakthroughs and a choose-your-own-adventure course in pain.

UAB students go Into the Streets for citywide volunteer day March 25

For this student-led, citywide day of service, organized by the UAB Leadership and Service Council, hundreds of student volunteers participate each fall and spring to serve at sites throughout Birmingham.

Social advocate Beverly Gooden to speak on domestic violence March 21 as part of UAB Lecture Series

Beverly Gooden is known for creating the viral Twitter movement and hashtag #WhyIStayed. The campaign aims to help those impacted by domestic violence find comfort and a voice in knowing they are not alone.

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s 15th annual Educating America Tour stops in Birmingham to spread best caregiving practices for Alzheimer’s

UAB’s School of Medicine will host The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s National Educating America Tour at UAB to discuss best practices for caregiving, current research efforts and resources for lives affected by Alzheimer’s.

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