Paul Campbell Erwin, M.D., DrPH, who received his medical degree from the UAB School of Medicine, returns to Birmingham to lead the School of Public Health.

Brian Atkinson, UAB’s new program manager for transportation demand management, will focus on strategies that help UAB save money, sustain our environment and provide access to alternative transportation.

The two-page concept papers, which involve hundreds of individuals and represent dozens of departments, schools and organizations are posted on the Grand Challenge website.

This year, UAB graduated 2,100 students, many of them women with medical training — Jimmie Ethel Montgomery paved their way.

This week is all about working together — to combat a physician shortage, accelerate medical breakthroughs and promote college readiness. Learn more all in one video. Catch up in about a minute.

Free, confidential distance counseling is available to UAB School of Medicine and VIVA Health employees who are based outside the Birmingham area.

Paul Campbell Erwin, M.D., DrPH, who received his medical degree from the UAB School of Medicine, returns to Birmingham to lead the School of Public Health.

The public presentations are complete and feedback for the four candidates is being accepted through April 27. Read about them here or review their CVs online and complete the evaluation forms at uab.edu/humanresources/executivesearch.

“Dreams come true with hard work and perseverance,” Lee Moradi says — and just maybe a Grand Challenge proposal.

This year graduates and undergraduates will be awarded degrees in separate ceremonies.

Michelle Robinson, DMD, will work alongside departing Dean Mike Reddy, and a national search for a permanent dean will be launched.

Autumn Tooms Cyprès, Ed.D., an expert in politics in the professoriate and educational organizations, organizational reform and leadership preparation, will join UAB July 1.

UAB will name an interim dean in the next few months, to serve alongside departing Dean Mike Reddy, and a national search for a permanent dean will be launched.

Updates to the federal tax tables may cause increases in standard deductions, repeals of personal exemptions and changes in tax rates and tax brackets.

Research Vice President Chris Brown is looking for a problem that unites UAB expertise around a large-scale issue, and he plans to find it in a universitywide competition that kicks off in February.

The parking gates will be raised at the Sixth Avenue Parking Deck on these days to accommodate employees who normally park in remote lots and ride the bus or van.

Covered employees whose household income, based on family size, is 1.5 times the federal poverty level or less, are eligible for funds to offset the cost of medical premiums.

As a public employee with expectations of appropriate stewardship, you may not use your position to reap private gains or receive special benefits.

Beginning Nov. 13, vending machines in campus buildings not affiliated with UAB Hospital will switch to Pepsi products provided by Birmingham-based Buffalo Rock Co., and machines in hospital-affiliated buildings will begin serving Coca-Cola products.

In addition to Christmas Day — a scheduled holiday that occurs on a Monday this year — President Ray Watts has decided also to close the university campus Dec. 26 to provide additional time off for employees.

Several resources are available to help you make the selections that are best for your household during annual open enrollment.

Nationwide, the cost of health care is rising, and UAB is working to balance the affect of these costs on our employees and the organization. Here are some things you can do to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.

The new UAB Medicine 4YOU is expected to provide stellar customer service that results in a better patient experience for employees.

Eligible employees may choose among four health plans plus dental and vision benefits during the annual open enrollment Oct. 27-Nov. 13. New this year — some employees may be eligible for medical premium assistance based on household income.

Benefit-eligible employees will have the choice of enrolling in a traditional health care plan during the annual open enrollment Oct. 27-Nov.13. Changes in tier levels for health care plans are coming in 2018.

If you receive a request, subpoena or search warrant, contact responsible university staff to assist you so UAB can ensure the university meets its responsibilities for compliance and confidentiality. Learn more.