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Research & Innovation Published 11 days ago

In partnership with the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, the City of Birmingham and community partners, UAB will assess the effectiveness of public housing renovations and environmental refinements on community health.

People of UAB Published 11 days ago

Earning a Ph.D. will add to Brittany Nicole Stewart’s already decorated educational journey — three master’s degrees.

Alexis in her commencement regalia in front of the Administration Building on UAB's campus.
People of UAB Published 13 days ago

Alexis McClellan’s journey to earning her degree at UAB reflects her resilience as a first-generation, transfer and nontraditional student who has built a promising future in public relations.

Arts & Events Published 18 days ago

Montgomery’s recent video, sculpture and photography will be on display from Jan. 15 through March 21, 2026, alongside art she selected as juror for the 50th Annual Juried Student Exhibition.

Hand holding a UAB graduation cap with a UAB tassell
Arts & Events Published 19 days ago

More than 862 students will walk in two graduation ceremonies Dec. 13 at Bartow Arena, and 178 doctoral candidates will be recognized in a separate ceremony Dec. 10.

People of UAB Published 20 days ago

After working as a 911 dispatcher for two years, Katherine Sweeney chose to write her Ph.D. dissertation on the impact of the career on individuals both mentally and physically.

Arts & Events Published 28 days ago

Give a class or summer camp to a budding artist, concert tickets to see a legendary performer, Alys Stephens Center gift certificates or premium memberships with exclusive perks.

Group of students on stage lit with green and red lights in purple gowns
Arts & Events Published 34 days ago

Choirs from Helena, Calera, Springville, Ramsay and John Carroll Catholic high schools will perform with UAB choirs and the UAB Trumpet Ensemble and Flute Ensemble.

Miss UAB 2026 with Miss UAB 2025
People of UAB Published 38 days ago

Hubbard, 20, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, also won the Miss Congeniality and Talent awards, winning $2,800 in scholarships.

Cade McCall and Sammy Sledd working on costumes together
People of UAB Published 45 days ago

Up for the challenge are senior Sammy Sledd, who stars as every member of the D’Ysquith family, and costume designer Cade McCall, who is graduating in December.

Research & Innovation Published 48 days ago

UAB researchers have begun testing on a bacteria-derived protein, and early studies show it could lower cholesterol and improve metabolism.

“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” poster
Arts & Events Published 54 days ago

A distant heir to a family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm, and a dash of murder, in this hilarious musical.

Professor guiding the orchestra
People of UAB Published 56 days ago

Two Richard Smallwood songs arranged by Henry Panion III, Ph.D., “Anthem of Praise” and “Bless the Lord,” are on the program for the Nov. 9 concert “Symphonic Gospel: Celebration.”

People of UAB Published 60 days ago

UAB Department of Art and Art History student Mia Stowe won a Gold Student ADDY, and 2025 graduate Megan Maddry won a Silver Student ADDY.

Mr and Ms. UAB with UAB President Ray Watts
People of UAB Published 62 days ago

For 45 years, this competition has highlighted UAB students who excel in academics, leadership and community involvement, all while showing true Blazer spirit.

Mrug and Hopkins headshots
People of UAB Published 80 days ago

Sylvie Mrug, Ph.D., and Maria Hopkins, Ph.D., have each been awarded a grant from the HRSA, marking a historic milestone as the first recipients of this grant within the UAB College of Arts and Sciences.

Arts & Events Published 80 days ago

UAB Homecoming Week’s star attractions include UAB’s legendary Gurney Derby, the UAB Homecoming Parade, the Battle for the Bones BBQ Competition and UAB Football vs. Memphis.

Theatre Dead Man Cell Phone Graphic
Arts & Events Published 81 days ago

A dead man’s cellphone rings incessantly in a café until a troubled woman answers it in this imaginative and darkly comic exploration of love, death and technology by Sarah Ruhl.

Symphony band playing
Arts & Events Published 84 days ago

Most performances are free and open to the public, including a faculty lecture on Tchaikovsky by Yakov Kasman, spirituals from Won Cho, music from alumnus Eric Mobley and more.

Dan O'Brien's headshot
Arts & Events Published 88 days ago

The visit is part of the UAB Visiting Writers’ Series.

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