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Our best photos of 2023Each year, UAB’s official photographers capture tens of thousands of images as they document the incredible variety of events and personalities that make up our community. Here are some of our favorite photos from the past 12 months.posted a while back 2839 views2023 in review: Thanks for the tipUAB faculty and staff share their expertise with patients, students and the community — and their colleagues through the Reporter. These articles are always popular; here are some of the most-viewed of 2023.posted a while back 1574 views2023 in review: Points of prideUAB faculty and staff are the cornerstone of the university’s successes each year, and your feedback earned UAB its first-ever appearance in the Great Colleges to Work For program in 2023. What else got our Blazer spirit going this year? Read on to jog your memory.posted a while back 1626 views2023 in review: Born in 2023UAB has the only Level IV Regional Newborn Intensive Care Unit in Alabama, a Continuing Care Nursery that provides extended step-down care for preterm and term babies with medical conditions, and a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology that was ranked No. 13 in the country (and highest in the Southeast) by U.S. News in its 2023-2024 Best Hospitals rankings.posted a while back 1538 views2023 in review: 12 Blazers who will inspire you
From veteran staff members to undergraduates ready to take on the world, UAB is home to innovators all across campus. Meet 12 people whose stories we were able to share this year, and visit uab.edu/reporter and uab.edu/news to read dozens more.
posted a while back 2892 viewsGet crafty with a cute Blaze cross stitchLooking for a fun holiday project that could be the perfect gift for the UAB fan in your life (including yourself!)? This adorable, simple project is a creative and calming way to fill downtime this season.posted a while back 2411 viewsSmoke ’em if you got ’em: An oral history of barbecue, bones and the baddest trophy in college footballSocial media loves The Bones, aka “the ribs trophy,” the 100-pound behemoth celebrating the football rivalry between UAB and the University of Memphis and the barbecue feud between their host cities. The rivalry resumes 11 a.m. Saturday at Protective Stadium.posted a while back 3810 viewsBig-game Braylyn runs out the clock on cancerTim Peterson, patient care coordinator at The Kirklin Clinic, explains how his daughter became one of 100 young cancer survivors celebrated at the UAB Football game against Louisiana on Sept. 16.posted a while back 4708 viewsWhere to buy UAB merch so you can ‘Be Seen in Green’UAB employees and fans are encouraged to wear green each Friday to show their support for UAB Football and the Blazer community. Wondering where to get your UAB gear? Check out a list of places on campus, online and around town.
posted a while back 3003 views2022 in review: In case you missed these storiesFrom innovative teaching approaches to research accomplishments, opportunities for artistic expression and more, there’s no shortage of stories to tell about what’s happening at UAB. Review some of the year’s best below, and visit uab.edu/reporter and uab.edu/news to read hundreds more.
posted a while back 3648 views2022 in review: Onward and upwardThe university achieved innumerable accomplishments this year, including two program 50th anniversaries, a milestone gift to the College of Arts and Sciences, and the announcement of a new conference for UAB Athletics.
posted a while back 3251 views2022 in review: A banner Blazer yearPrograms across the university, from athletics to academics to patient care and more, were recognized on the national and international level in 2022, highlighting UAB’s continued commitment to excellence and achievement as outlined in Forging the Future, UAB’s strategic plan.
posted a while back 4696 views2022 in review: UAB’s gold-medal performanceDay after day during the World Games, contributions from Blazers made it possible to make athletes’ dreams come true and entertain fans while giving them a peek at the wealth of talent and creativity nurtured on UAB’s campus.
posted a while back 3161 views2022 in review: Our best photos of the yearEach year, UAB’s official photographers capture thousands of images as they document the incredible variety of events and personalities that make up our community. Here are some of our favorite photos from the past 12 months.
posted a while back 3475 viewsGet discounts on UAB Football tickets, Bookstore items during Family WeekendEmployees can get $12 tickets to UAB Football vs. Charlotte Oct. 15 and score 20% off in-store purchases with a ONE Card during Fam Jam at the UAB Bookstore Oct. 14.
posted a while back 2490 viewsOur best photos of the yearEach year, UAB’s official photographers capture thousands of images as they document the incredible variety of events and personalities that make up our community. Here are some of our favorite photos from the past 12 months.
posted a while back 5750 views4 ways you can buy UAB merchWant to buy licensed UAB merchandise but aren’t sure where to get it? Find convenient options on campus, online and at Protective Stadium.
posted a while back 5927 viewsMissed the first UAB Football home game? Experience the new Protective Stadium in these 12 photosRelive UAB Football’s first night under the Protective Stadium lights in these photos from UAB photographers — and check out a recap video featuring the sights and sounds of this new era for the Blazers.
posted a while back 6328 views5 fellow employees you’ll meet at Protective StadiumLong-time season ticket-holders — and a proud first-timer — reveal what they love about Blazer Football and what they’re looking forward to most at UAB’s first home game Oct. 2.posted a while back 4808 views2020: The year in photosEach year, UAB’s official photographers capture tens of thousands of images as they document the incredible variety of events and personalities that make up our community. Here are some of our favorite photos of some of the most dramatic months in UAB history.
posted a while back 7302 viewsEverything you need to know about UAB Football gamedays this fallAs UAB Football prepares to take on Central Arkansas during the season opener 7 p.m. Thursday, Blazers should remember both familiar guidelines and new protocols for safety in Legion Field this season.
posted a while back 7458 viewsHear how UAB changes lives on the UAB Green & Told podcastA new story is uploaded every other Monday. Catch the next new one Feb. 17. Listen to the first 12 while you wait.
posted a while back 4662 viewsNew book captures UAB’s history of ‘Dreams and Discoveries’
Journey through time in “Fifty Years of Dreams and Discoveries,” a 200-page pictorial book that chronicles UAB’s rise from a nascent university in 1969 to a leading doctoral research university.posted a while back 7444 views5 ways UAB is like its '69 Chevy BlazerWhat’s green and white and 50 all over? UAB’s new 1969 Chevy K5 Blazer, rolled out for the first time at Blazer Village Saturday.posted a while back 12433 viewsNew to UAB? Get 50% off a ticket to UAB Football vs. Alabama State Aug. 29New employees can purchase a ticket to the UAB Football season opener vs. Alabama State 7 p.m. Aug. 29 in Legion Field for 50% off. All UAB employees qualify for a 15% discount on season tickets, available at uabsports.com.
posted a while back 6163 viewsEverything you need to know to get to Legion Field on gamedayEmployees have multiple transportation options to Legion Field this football season, including a free public shuttle from campus, free bike parking and options to pre-purchase season or single-game parking permits to snag a guaranteed spot near Legion Field.
posted a while back 8401 viewsNational Alumni Society will host its 40th Annual Meeting June 11UAB Football Head Coach and National Coach of the Year Bill Clark will be the featured speaker.
posted a while back 4862 viewsExperience premium tailgating this fallGameday Done Right can provide everything from setup and breakdown to onsite customer service beginning at just $100 per game.
posted a while back 6703 viewsJog the Ever Faithful 5K and Fun Run to support UAB Athletics and women in sportsThe Jan. 27 run travels through the Southside, Railroad Park and the Rotary Trail, and registration includes tickets to the basketball doubleheader that evening.
posted a while back 7192 viewsOrder ‘Blazers United’ homecoming T-shirts by FridayUnits interested in ordering homecoming T-shirts featuring the 2017 theme should submit a single order form by next Friday.
posted a while back 9097 views3 things to make getting to Legion Field easierRide the free UAB shuttle, buy a single-game parking pass or take a Lyft or Uber to UAB’s home games this football season.
posted a while back 9381 viewsSee the new UAB Football Operations Center Aug. 18Join UAB Football coaches, student-athletes, university administrators and supporters for a public reveal of the new facility at 9 a.m.
posted a while back 8757 viewsMarching Blazers director Sean Murray is excited for football’s returnHired in May, the band’s new director said the students are ready to help generate excitement and usher in a new era for UAB Football.
posted a while back 9241 viewsCelebrate football’s return with a little friendly competitionYour UAB Football season ticket purchase can help your unit win a grand prize and bragging rights for #theReturn.
posted a while back 8825 viewsBlazers break ground on new football facilitiesHistory was made Aug. 29 when the UAB Department of Athletics broke ground for the Football Operations Center and Legacy Pavilion.
posted a while back 13716 viewsFootball groundbreaking, Green and Gold Game is Aug. 29UAB Football will make its 2016 debut Aug. 29, when the Blazers host a Green and Gold Game at BBVA Compass Field. Tickets can be purchased 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in advance from the UAB Athletics Ticket Office in Bartow Arena or at the gate on game day.
posted a while back 14813 viewsSupporters tell us why #TogetherWeAre UABWhy are members of UAB Athletics campaign committee and people throughout Birmingham providing tremendous financial support for the Blazers? See and hear their answers for yourself in short videos during the next several weeks.posted a while back 10573 viewsProtective gift jump-starts fundraising for new football facilityThe $500,000 gift is the first and largest corporate donation for the UAB Football Operations Building.
posted a while back 10325 viewsUAB administration encourages flexibility, attendance at C-USA Tournament game noon ThursdayUAB Human Resources has outlined the following guidance for supervisors, as the potential for many employees requesting up to three hours away from work may cause challenges.posted a while back 16825 viewsBlazers blow past latest Finish the Drive fundraising milestoneMore than $5.2 million has been paid in UAB’s Finish the Drive campaign to secure $17.2 million pledged to UAB Athletics, exceeding the $4.5 million Jan. 15 goal.
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