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NSA grant to help expand Alabama high school computer programming competition

The State of Alabama High School Programming Contest, hosted by UAB, is now open to all Alabama high school and middle school students.

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UAB physician retools the case for Housing First to end homelessness

Authors of a New England Journal of Medicine article recommend a new case be made for housing to end homelessness, emphasizing benefits and de-emphasizing problematic cost-savings arguments.

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UAB ranked 18th nationally in research funding among public universities

UAB secured more than $328.5 million in federal research funding in 2015, ranking the institution No. 18 among public universities and No. 34 overall in the United States during a year in which UAB’s total research and development expenditures exceeded $516 million.

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UAB exhibition features works by three graduating students, on show Dec. 5-17

The UAB Bachelor of Fine Arts exhibition represents the culmination of a diverse and intensive program of undergraduate study and will feature illustration, photography and printmaking by Lucy Allen, Amber Gomez and Anna-Kate Marcum.

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WBHM 90.3 FM names Holmes general manager

Following a national search, Charles W. “Chuck” Holmes, a veteran journalist and newsroom leader at NPR in Washington, D.C., has been named the general manager of WBHM 90.3 FM, the listener-supported service of the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

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UAB celebrates World AIDS Day 2016 and 30 years of research in the clinical trials network

Three decades of clinical trials have changed the face of HIV/AIDS.

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Master’s candidate at UAB receives International Fellowship

A prestigious fellowship from the American Association of University Women has been awarded to a UAB graduate student.

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Birmingham-area leaders partner to train local young adults for 925 high-paying jobs

The Innovate Birmingham Regional Workforce Partnership, a broad coalition of public, community, business and education leaders committed to fostering economic growth for the region and offering better opportunities for young adults, partnered to secure a nearly $6 million U.S. Department of Labor Education and Training Administration’s America’s Promise grant.

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Elewski chosen to lead UAB’s Department of Dermatology

UAB taps Boni E. Elewski, M.D., to lead the Department of Dermatology.

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“Christmas at the Alys” on Dec. 5 welcomes hundreds of local singers to ring in the holiday season

The Department of Music presents this annual favorite, featuring UAB Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, the UAB Trumpet Ensemble, choirs and ensembles from area high schools, and the Steel City Men’s Chorus.

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“A Dickens Vest Pocket Christmas Carol,” fun for the entire family, Dec. 17 at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center

Don’t bah-humbug — join the Alys Stephens Center for a family-friendly adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale of one man’s journey to the meaning of the season.

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UAB physician calls for better understanding, policy and treatment for opioid addiction

Stefan Kertesz, M.D., says a better understanding of what caused and what sustains the opioid epidemic is needed among policymakers and physicians to best serve patients and address the crisis.

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Osteoporosis patient advocates fight for increased DXA scan reimbursements

Following hip fracture increases after a reduction in reimbursement rates for DXA scans led to fewer scans, a UAB physician joined other advocates and successfully lobbied to increase DXA scan reimbursements to better identify and reduce hip fractures.

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UAB case study chronicles first brain bleed tied to energy drinks

UAB neurologists have reported the first case study of a patient with a brain bleed linked to consumption of an energy drink.

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Three UAB faculty members selected as fellows by world’s largest general scientific society

Three UAB researchers are among 391 nationwide to be recognized for their scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications.

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Nurture your artistic side with new classes at Alys Stephens Center’s ArtPlay

From drawing to 3-D design, African and Latin dance to bucket beats and improv, ArtPlay offers classes for every age, including pre-K, elementary/middle to high school, and adult.

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UAB study finds yoga is relatively safe, but know your limits

A UAB study says the rate of yoga-related injuries is going up, especially in older participants.

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Blazer Innovation Challenge student winners announced in “Shark Tank”-style competition

Biomedical engineering student Forrest Satterfield received $5,000 to help launch his 3-D-printed prosthetics idea.

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International HIV symposium comes to Birmingham

Scientists from around the world will gather at UAB in December to focus on HIV research and women, particularly collaborative research on women living with HIV and those at risk.

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UAB’s Alys Stephens Center presents the UAB Gospel Choir featuring singer Alicia Olatuja on Dec. 4

Olatuja and her band will open the concert, and the UAB Gospel Choir will then join her in performing holiday-inspired songs. Olatuja also will lead a vocal master class with students in the choir. UAB students, employees, faculty and alumni may purchase $10 tickets.

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