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

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.

Hear “The Science of Color Vision” lecture Sept. 9, and get screened for colorblindness Sept. 25 and be entered to win a pair of color correcting glasses.

Aphantasia is the inability to create mental images, and many individuals with the condition remain unaware until adulthood.

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.

Two risk factors for early puberty parents can monitor are a teen’s diet and sleep habits.

Karlene Ball was recognized for her lifetime achievements in the field of psychology and aging.

One of UAB’s online master’s degrees ranked in the top three, marking the highest USNWR ranking for a UAB online program in history.

Rachel Smith, Ph.D., is collaborating with researchers across UAB on the two-year project, which will focus on the intracranial neural networks responsible for major depressive symptoms in epilepsy patients. 

More than half of the university’s 1,954 graduating students will walk in commencement this semester. The UAB President’s Medal will be awarded to Marnix E. Heersink, M.D.

Reagan Martin, Austin Green and Sierra Frazier all plan to pursue graduate studies in music and music education.

UAB has been ranked No. 136 out of 434 measured schools for Best National Universities. This marks an improvement of six spots from the previous year.

Experts at UAB say learning disabilities are common, and there are many ways for parents to identify warning signs at home and provide support.

For their continued research in sleep disorders in individuals with Down syndrome, UAB’s Caroline G. Richter, Ph.D. and S. Justin Thomas, Ph.D. were named the recipients of the 2024-2025 McNulty Civitan Scientist Award.

Study looks at how much virtual training children could use to develop adult street crossing competency and what might help children acquire that competency earlier.

UAB expert discusses tips for parents to stay vigilant and prepared this summer.

This devastating neurodevelopmental disorder has no currently approved treatments.

As temperatures heat up, the risk of contracting a heat-related illness increases. Experts at UAB discuss the best ways to stay safe this summer.

The construction of the Biomedical Research and Psychology Building signifies another milestone in UAB’s unwavering dedication to creating a transformative impact locally, statewide and globally.

UAB’s strategic planning continues to blaze its path to improve more lives by leveraging construction projects that include new and enhanced facilities across the institution, blooming green spaces and art installations.