Savannah Koplon

Savannah Koplon

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Public Relations Manager, Traditional University Campus

skoplon@uab.edu • (205) 641-1211

Leads external communications for units within the traditional university campus. Koplon and her team proactively reach out to the media to secure media hits telling the story of happenings on campus ranging from the arts to student stories, graduate and undergraduate research and beyond. The team works reactively to ensure appropriate experts are connected with media within their deadline.

Specific beats include: College of Arts and Sciences; Department of Biology; Department of Mathematics; Department of Chemistry; Department of Physics; Department of Anthropology; Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; School of Education; Athletics; Office of the Provost for Student and Faculty Success; Enrollment, Admissions and Financial Aid; Human Resources; Issues Management

Birmingham-area hospitals unite to celebrate health care workers

Birmingham-area hospitals unite to celebrate health care workers
Friday, March 19, will be celebrated as “Birmingham Healthcare Heroes Day” by hospitals throughout the Birmingham community.

Double masking and glove wearing: Is it necessary?

Double masking and glove wearing: Is it necessary?
The CDC has updated guidelines to support wearing two masks, as well as saying nitrile medical gloves should not be used unless medically necessary.

Free college application at UAB begins this week for high school seniors and transfer students

Free college application at UAB begins this week for high school seniors and transfer students
From Feb. 22 to 26, UAB is waiving application fees for graduating high school and transfer students.

Addressing fertility questions and concerns with the COVID-19 vaccine

Addressing fertility questions and concerns with the COVID-19 vaccine
UAB experts explain why women should not have concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine’s impacting their fertility goals.

UAB biology professor awarded NSF Early Concept Grant for Exploratory Research

UAB biology professor awarded NSF Early Concept Grant for Exploratory Research
A UAB researcher has received a grant to develop novel, single-cell tools for studying microbial population genetics.

UAB named America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer 2021 by Forbes

UAB named America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer 2021 by Forbes
UAB — Alabama’s largest public employer and home of the state’s flagship academic medical center — has been named America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer by Forbes.

UAB, PathCheck Foundation, launch interactive vaccination dashboard

UAB, PathCheck Foundation, launch interactive vaccination dashboard
A new interactive dashboard from UAB and PathCheck Foundation will enable users to see the quantity and location of vaccines distributed across the country and world in real time.

Grapes could protect against sun damage, say UAB dermatologists

Grapes could protect against sun damage, say UAB dermatologists
In a new study from UAB, researchers found that eating grapes can protect skin from acute and chronic UV damage.

COVID vaccines and pregnancy: informed decision-making for women

COVID vaccines and pregnancy: informed decision-making for women
For women who are pregnant, lactating or trying to become pregnant, deciding whether to take the COVID vaccine when eligible can be a tough decision. UAB experts offer guidance.

COVID-19 vaccine facts and figures

COVID-19 vaccine facts and figures
UAB experts share how the COVID-19 Pfizer and Moderna vaccine works and debunk some common vaccine myths.
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