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.

Support, expression and other strategies can help individuals cope with grief and emotional distress this holiday season.

UAB Medicine and the UAB School of Nursing have been honored as a 2025 Best Workplace for Men in Nursing and a 2025 Best School for Men in Nursing, respectively.

The School of Nursing received a renewed designation through 2029 from the National League for Nursing.

UAB receives grant for iHEAL training program to prepare the next generation of nurse scientists.

UAB has earned the 2025 Outstanding Heart Failure Care Team Award for its nurse-led, interprofessional approach to improving outcomes for underserved patients.

UAB’s BSN Pathway, ranked No. 1 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report, will admit BSN students year-round, with most graduates accepting positions and practicing in Alabama.

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.

UAB has been ranked No. 132 out of 434 measured schools for Best National Universities. This marks an improvement of four spots from the previous year.

More than 926 graduating students will participate in two ceremonies, which will be livestreamed.

Ten new graduate certificates are available this fall to Blazers interested in continuing their education.

UAB nursing professor and dementia care expert provides financial tips for dementia caregivers.

Some 47 UAB alumni are being recognized with a Blazer Fast 40 award for their dedication as business leaders.

Grateful first-time mom thanks labor and delivery nurses in a big way.

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.

UAB nursing student and baseball player Tyler Waugh shares how teamwork, time management and perseverance helped him balance athletics and academics while preparing for a career in critical care nursing.

More than 3,071 students are eligible to graduate this semester, and at least 1,715 students will participate in commencement exercises.

Abby Hill is a volunteer firefighter and a UAB nursing student. From answering emergency calls in rural Alabama to preparing for a career in trauma nursing, Hill’s UAB journey reflects resilience and a deep dedication to her community.

Click here to learn more about UAB Online degrees and certificates and how to apply. 

Colton Segars pivoted from history to nursing after working in the Blazer Simulation Lab at the School of Nursing, finding his long-term career interest.