UAB is ranked No. 164 based on exceptional academic research portfolio and its overall global and regional reputation.

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 31, at the UAB Mini Park, located at 800 13th St. South.

UAB’s research and reputation land it among the top institutions in the world.

The life sciences fund will focus on development of early-stage UAB technologies and startup companies.

The gift will offer students in the entrepreneurship program unmatched learning experiences, including the opportunity to work with and learn from Patrick J. Murphy, Ph.D., and Innovation Depot.

Students, faculty and staff will celebrate a new addition to the UAB community with a ribbon-cutting for the McMahon residence hall, which will open this fall.

UAB’s School of Engineering student-led organization will participate in the national Design Build Fly competition.