Commencement
Six years after earning her undergraduate degree, Fallin successfully returned to the classroom to pursue a Master of Business Administration degree — while working a full-time job.
Taylor Washington, a Dallas native, plans to stay in Birmingham to serve Alabama children.
When she walks across UAB’s commencement stage on May 2, an academic-filled chapter will close for Ann Varghese.
UAB’s commencement marks the close of one chapter for Deason as she steps away from her role as a Friend of Blaze and leaves behind a legacy of Blazer spirit and service.
Mason Bayles will walk across the stage on May 2 at Bartow Arena, but his passion for chemistry and drive to change the field are already making a difference.
William Rainer launches a hybrid marketing firm, leveraging mentorship from the J. Frank Barefield Entrepreneurship Program.
Kendall Wakefield of Winfield, Alabama, who is earning a degree in writing and media, will be the first woman in her family to earn a college degree when she graduates May 2.
At least 2,258 students will walk in four graduation ceremonies May 1-2 at Bartow Arena, and 73 doctoral candidates will be recognized in a separate ceremony April 22.
Earning a Ph.D. will add to Brittany Nicole Stewart’s already decorated educational journey — three master’s degrees.
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.
Manigault took advantage the UAB School of Engineering Guaranteed Internship program to gain first-world experience in the field of civil engineering.
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.
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.
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.
Charlie Goode lands a full-time job after persevering through long hours of football practice, a broken leg and an intense accounting courseload.
Jonathan Kinney, a Gardendale native and U.S. Air Force veteran, graduates from UAB with his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering.
A decade after losing her mother to a rare brain virus, UAB graduate Julie Schifanella is learning to use artificial intelligence to help other patients.
Donte Johnson traveled over 8,000 miles away from home for a summer research program that opened new horizons.
After surviving a life-threatening brain aneurysm and stroke, April Garrigan overcame all odds and was finally hooded at the 2025 UAB School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Ceremony, celebrating her resilience, recovery and determination.
The undergraduate program is a student-focused degree for those whose passion is helping individuals with a short-term or chronic disability to reach their fullest potential.