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Health administration students organize meal donation for UAB Hospital workers during coronavirus pandemic

Health administration students organize meal donation for UAB Hospital workers during coronavirus pandemic

Through a partnership with Frontline Foods, students are independently supporting local clinicians in the fight to keep our communities safe, while simultaneously supporting Birmingham’s local restaurant industry. 

Two UAB honors students recognized as Goldwater Scholars

Two UAB honors students recognized as Goldwater Scholars

Sarah Nealy and Georgia Haggard have been named 2020 Goldwater Scholars for continuing paths in the field of STEM.

Kecia M. Thomas named new dean of UAB’s College of Arts and Sciences

Kecia M. Thomas named new dean of UAB’s College of Arts and Sciences

Kecia M. Thomas will join UAB as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Holmes named UAB School of Engineering dean

Holmes named UAB School of Engineering dean
Jeffrey W. Holmes will join UAB as the seventh dean of the School of Engineering.

I’m a mom and a daughter and a doctor. Here is how my family is preparing for the days ahead.

I’m a mom and a daughter and a doctor. Here is how my family is preparing for the days ahead.
Worried about how you will manage life changes brought on by coronavirus? Hear from a UAB doctor — and parent — how she is planning to do it.

SHAPE recognizes professor’s lifetime dedication to physical fitness, bestows highest award

SHAPE recognizes professor’s lifetime dedication to physical fitness, bestows highest award

A champion of quality physical education, Sims has received the highest honor from SHAPE America Southern District.

Birmingham philanthropist receives 2020 A.G. Gaston Award for leading tomorrow’s business leaders

Birmingham philanthropist receives 2020 A.G. Gaston Award for leading tomorrow’s business leaders
Civic engagement and innovation continue to be at the forefront of Hood’s mission to educate the next generation.

Self-discovery and addiction recovery lead two UAB students to pursue careers in psychology, lands them a unique fellowship

Self-discovery and addiction recovery lead two UAB students to pursue careers in psychology, lands them a unique fellowship
Two psychology students have been invited to a unique fellowship highlighting addiction recovery and cultivating leaders on college campuses across the United States.

Scott recognized at the prestigious Minority Business Awards 2020 ceremony

Scott recognized at the prestigious Minority Business Awards 2020 ceremony
Demetria P. Scott was awarded for her continuous efforts in the area of diversity and inclusion at the Minority in Business Awards 2020.

Earwood awarded Public Policy Fellowship

Earwood awarded Public Policy Fellowship
UAB graduate receives the opportunity to discuss fundamental challenges that a society faces.

‘Jumping the Train’ chronicles more than a century of Avery family history

‘Jumping the Train’ chronicles more than a century of Avery family history
This history of Dina Avery’s family and Tarrant’s Rushing Spring community is a lifetime of stories and experiences that influence Avery’s work with minority and disadvantaged populations today.

Five sociology faculty members selected to serve on prominent health-related journal boards

Five sociology faculty members selected to serve on prominent health-related journal boards
UAB’s Department of Sociology continues to blaze the path forward as leading experts in the field.

Kong joins board of directors for Callahan Eye Hospital

Kong joins board of directors for Callahan Eye Hospital
Kong is the co-founder of KultureCity — a nonprofit focused on inclusion and accessibility for individuals with invisible challenges, such as children with autism or veterans with PTSD.

Two Honors College students selected as Truman Scholarships Award finalists

Two Honors College students selected as Truman Scholarships Award finalists
Two UAB students will have an opportunity to interview for the 2020 Class of Truman Scholars.

UAB receives highest number of Fulbright semifinalists in the school’s history

UAB receives highest number of Fulbright semifinalists in the school’s history
Fourteen UAB students have been selected as semifinalists for the Fulbright Scholarship Program.

Lahti and Pozzo-Miller take reins of Comprehensive Neuroscience Center

Lahti and Pozzo-Miller take reins of Comprehensive Neuroscience Center
The UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center welcomes new leadership in Adrienne Lahti and Lucas Pozzo-Miller.

Two from UAB lauded as among 100 inspiring black scientists in America

Two from UAB lauded as among 100 inspiring black scientists in America
Two UAB neuroscientists have been included in a listing of 100 of the most inspiring black scientists in the nation.

Chaplin elected as a distinguished fellow of the American Association of Immunologists

Chaplin elected as a distinguished fellow of the American Association of Immunologists

Chaplin has been chosen as a distinguished fellow by the American Association of Immunologists for his contributions to the field of immunology.

Bridges named president of the Rheumatology Research Foundation

Bridges named president of the Rheumatology Research Foundation
Bridges will serve a two-year term as president of a specialty research foundation.

UAB basketball player beats cancer

UAB basketball player beats cancer

A harrowing diagnosis shook Luis Hurtado to his core, but the Blazer hoops player and Collat School of Business student beat the disease with the help of his UAB family.

Kraguljac receives grant from the National Institute of Mental Health

Kraguljac receives grant from the National Institute of Mental Health
The NIH grant will enable Kraguljac to study factors of disease progression in psychosis spectrum disorders.

Researcher awarded BBJ’s Top 40 Under 40 for efforts to make roads safer

Researcher awarded BBJ’s Top 40 Under 40 for efforts to make roads safer
A champion of science-based behavioral change, Stavrinos is honored for her work in educating the public on risky driving behaviors.

Early career awards recognize neuropsychologist’s research on cognitive decline

Early career awards recognize neuropsychologist’s research on cognitive decline

Adam Gerstenecker has been honored by two organizations with early career awards in neuropsychology.

1,000 dives into the cold Antarctic depth — a researcher’s lifetime achievement

1,000 dives into the cold Antarctic depth — a researcher’s lifetime achievement
Marine biologist Charles D. Amsler experiences spectacular views and a lifetime achievement with his 1,000th dive as an Antarctic researcher.

Chen named editor-in-chief of American Journal of Surgery

Chen named editor-in-chief of American Journal of Surgery
Chen is the chair of the UAB Department of Surgery.

Martin named James IV Association of Surgeons traveler

Martin named James IV Association of Surgeons traveler
Martin is the second UAB surgeon in the last three years to be selected for this fellowship.

MSHI students win HIMSS student case competition

MSHI students win HIMSS student case competition
The UAB MSHI program is designed specifically for working professionals to earn a degree without giving up their job.

Williams receives National Cancer Institute fellowship

Williams receives National Cancer Institute fellowship

Williams’ research focuses on measuring and understanding cancer-related financial hardship.

Pate named Optometric Educator of the Year by the Alabama Optometric Association

Pate named Optometric Educator of the Year by the Alabama Optometric Association
Pate has received a milestone teaching award from the Alabama state optometric association.

Honors College student wins prestigious national award

Honors College student wins prestigious national award
Ava Michl was awarded first place in the Social and Behavioral Sciences category at the National Collegiate Honors Council Awards ceremony.
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