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Student entrepreneurs compete in virtual “Shark Tank”-style pitch competition

Participants from the Anvil Student Startup Bootcamp make their final pitches in the annual UAB Blazer Innovation Challenge.

UAB announces temporary expense reduction strategies due to COVID-19

UAB and UAB Medicine are implementing additional expense-reduction strategies due to significant financial losses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leah Perz, graduating student, begins family legacy as UAB Blazers

Honors College student Leah Perz will graduate this Saturday, May 2, with her parents following her footsteps, for all to be a part of the UAB Blazer community.

Minority students will expand knowledge of science through Sigma Xi Diversity Grant

The UAB chapter of Sigma Xi was awarded a Diversity Grant to broaden science experiences for underrepresented minority students in the Birmingham area.

UAB’s Undergraduate Immunology Program celebrates first graduate

UAB’s Undergraduate Immunology Program, a collaboration between the School of Medicine and the College of Arts and Sciences, is designed to train the next generation of students in research and the health professions.

UAB ranked first in U.S., seventh in the world by Times Higher Education for community outreach efforts around health and well-being

Impacting the health and well-being of a community is a cornerstone of UAB’s strategic plan and has been recognized globally by Times Higher Education.

UAB’s Sales Certificate Program named one of best in U.S.

Professionals can expand their education with a nationally recognized sales certificate.

UAB celebrates spring 2020 graduates with virtual commencement May 1-2

UAB is prioritizing health and safety and has moved to a virtual commencement ceremony for spring 2020. Watch the ceremonies on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

UAB offers “Drive-in Wi-Fi” for students, faculty, staff and area K-12 students

Pull into a parking lot at UAB for free Wi-Fi, provided to help students and others in the community who need access to a network.

Health Disparities and COVID-19: A Crisis Within a Crisis

Prominent American medical school deans and health care leaders speak as a single voice for those who have no voice in a global medical crisis.

New growth: UAB’s Tree Campus honors expand to medical center

For the sixth year, UAB is recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation for its work to nurture more than 4,400 healthy trees and engage students and employees in conservation.

Computer science students use innovation, technology for drone ideation project

A UAB instructor gave his students the chance to work on a group ideation drone project, developing new ways to use drones for farming.

Terri time: UAB’s chief nursing officer reads letters of support from Birmingham children

The support from the Birmingham community, state of Alabama and beyond has been overwhelming for the front line hospital workers battling the coronavirus pandemic at UAB.

UAB’s coronavirus testing site receives $200,000 grant from Hyundai Hope On Wheels®

A grant from Hyundai Hope On Wheels® will help UAB sustain future COVID-19 testing capabilities.

New coronavirus symptom tracker launches to improve disease tracking in rural communities across Deep South

HelpBeatCOVID19.org is a new symptom tracker for people around the Southeast that provides insight into hot spots and community spread of COVID-19.

How to talk to your child about COVID-19

Combating the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 and alleviating the anxiety of your child can be difficult. Here are some tips on how to do it.

Here’s a plan for positive coping in the time of COVID–19

Stress is unavoidable in this uncertain time. But as Professor Diane Tucker, Ph.D., explains, you can take control — and make the most of this historic opportunity.

Continuing education: how to successfully teach your kids from home

Learn how to continue your kids’ education and to successfully teach from home with these helpful tips.

Help UAB respond to the coronavirus outbreak: three ways to give

Support COVID-19 research, patient care and relief; help provide emergency aid to students; or give to the Benevolent Fund as it continues to assist employees in need.

Six ways to stay healthy while keeping your distance

Wellness specialist Riley Thornton, a registered dietitian, recommends six ways for faculty and staff to stay well while working from home and practicing social distancing.

UAB strong in U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings

UAB graduate and professional programs are well represented in the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings.

If you feel sick and are worried about COVID-19, call your doctor and stay home

Call your health care provider if you think you have COVID-19 symptoms before you go to your doctor’s office or the emergency room.

How will the Census impact Alabama?

With the outbreak of a global pandemic, the 2020 Census is still underway. Learn how the Census will impact the state of Alabama and why it is important.

UAB’s interprofessional education center prepares for new leadership

Carlos A. Estrada, M.D., M.S., will continue in his roles as director of the Division of General Internal Medicine at UAB, as well as section chief of GIM and senior quality scholar at the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Donate Life Alabama Hosts First 5K to Benefit Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation

Registration is $25, and everyone is invited to attend.

Learn how female anger is political fuel at the “Good and Mad” lecture March 10

New York magazine writer Rebecca Traister will hold a lecture for the UAB community to discuss how women’s anger has been channeled and perceived over the years.