The University of Alabama at Birmingham African American Studies Program and the Department of Justice Sciences will host two events highlighting its role in the community.

The “Birmingham REACH for Better Health” partnership aims to increase the number of people with access to healthy food and physical activity opportunities.

Homecoming Week at UAB gets star-studded appearance.

Knowledge and expertise of the UAB/Lakeshore Research Collaborative to be on display at the White House Summit on fitness and disability.

The Outstanding Periodontal Educator Award recognizes Palcanis’ impact on teaching and educational innovation.

Boost practical skills for service and collaborative research during a half-day training and education event Oct. 10.
The $49 million grant will enhance services for students, parents and teachers in Alabama’s high-poverty Black Belt.
Mash will speak at the department’s Music Convocation on Oct. 8. The midday lecture is open to the public.
UAB’s Yakov Kasman will perform the Tchaikovsky Trio as part of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s “Concertmaster and Friends” series Oct. 14.
Research is inconclusive as to why SIDS occurs, but some articles have suggested there may be parental knowledge or compliance deficits.
The exhibitions “Symbols, Schemes, and Procedures: Works on Paper from the Permanent Collection,” “Comic Book Diplomacy” and “Quantum Harmonic Oscillator” will open Oct. 10.

“Clybourne Park” explores race relations and gentrification in surprising and wickedly funny ways, with the changing face of a Chicago neighborhood as backdrop.

See “The Laramie Project” Oct. 17, then hear Judy Shepard speak on the aftermath of her son’s murder and how people can make their communities safer for everyone.
Birmingham-based MPT gives back to the community with a gift that will help build the new UAB Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and business building.
Research volunteers are needed for a UAB study to determine which combinations of Type 2 diabetes drugs work best for different groups of people.
A change in the interview process for applicants to the UAB School of Medicine — think speed dating for med school — will help officials better assess each applicant’s abilities.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; several local activities support the cause.
Internationally renowned husband and wife cancer researchers join UAB and showcase its  recruitment muscle
University and student health and wellness leaders gathered to cut the ribbon on a new facility that combines the Health Services medical clinic and Counseling Services to provide students a full range of primary care services
UAB clinical collaboration with CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic will increase access to care and help improve medication adherence for patients.