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Bartow Arena still hosts winners

Bartow Arena still hosts winners

retro art stream Twenty-two years ago, the arena was rededicated in honor of men’s basketball Coach and Athletic Director Gene Bartow. Today, UAB Basketball’s winning traditions continue.

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Support cancer research during Lace Up for the Cure March 9

Support cancer research during Lace Up for the Cure March 9

50thShieldONLY COLOR The second annual event, a 5K all-ages walk, will bring together individuals who have, in some way, been affected by cancer and raise awareness of and education about services offered at the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB.

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Pay it forward: 2 ways to give back locally in the new year

Pay it forward: 2 ways to give back locally in the new year

50thShieldONLY COLOR Help the Graduate School and Staff Council provide much-needed items to the Ronald McDonald House and Birmingham-area schools.

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Our best photos of 2023
Each 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.

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2023 in review: Thanks for the tip
UAB 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.

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2023 in review: Points of pride
UAB 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.

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2023 in review: Born in 2023
UAB 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.

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2023 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.

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Get crafty with a cute Blaze cross stitch
Looking 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.

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Smoke ’em if you got ’em: An oral history of barbecue, bones and the baddest trophy in college football
Social 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.

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Big-game Braylyn runs out the clock on cancer
Tim 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.

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Where 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.

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2022 in review: In case you missed these stories

From 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.

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2022 in review: Onward and upward

The 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.

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2022 in review: A banner Blazer year

Programs 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.

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2022 in review: UAB’s gold-medal performance

Day 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.

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2022 in review: Our best photos of the year

Each 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.

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Get discounts on UAB Football tickets, Bookstore items during Family Weekend

Employees 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.

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Our best photos of the year

Each 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.

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4 ways you can buy UAB merch

Want to buy licensed UAB merchandise but aren’t sure where to get it? Find convenient options on campus, online and at Protective Stadium.

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Missed the first UAB Football home game? Experience the new Protective Stadium in these 12 photos

Relive 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.

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5 fellow employees you’ll meet at Protective Stadium
Long-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.

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2020: The year in photos

Each 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.

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Everything you need to know about UAB Football gamedays this fall

As 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.

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Hear how UAB changes lives on the UAB Green & Told podcast

A new story is uploaded every other Monday. Catch the next new one Feb. 17. Listen to the first 12 while you wait.

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New 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.

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5 ways UAB is like its '69 Chevy Blazer

What’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.

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New to UAB? Get 50% off a ticket to UAB Football vs. Alabama State Aug. 29

New 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.

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Everything you need to know to get to Legion Field on gameday

Employees 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.

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National Alumni Society will host its 40th Annual Meeting June 11

UAB Football Head Coach and National Coach of the Year Bill Clark will be the featured speaker.

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Experience premium tailgating this fall

Gameday Done Right can provide everything from setup and breakdown to onsite customer service beginning at just $100 per game.

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Jog the Ever Faithful 5K and Fun Run to support UAB Athletics and women in sports

The Jan. 27 run travels through the Southside, Railroad Park and the Rotary Trail, and registration includes tickets to the basketball doubleheader that evening.

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Order ‘Blazers United’ homecoming T-shirts by Friday

Units interested in ordering homecoming T-shirts featuring the 2017 theme should submit a single order form by next Friday.

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3 things to make getting to Legion Field easier

Ride the free UAB shuttle, buy a single-game parking pass or take a Lyft or Uber to UAB’s home games this football season.

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See the new UAB Football Operations Center Aug. 18

Join UAB Football coaches, student-athletes, university administrators and supporters for a public reveal of the new facility at 9 a.m.

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Marching Blazers director Sean Murray is excited for football’s return

Hired 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.

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Celebrate football’s return with a little friendly competition

Your UAB Football season ticket purchase can help your unit win a grand prize and bragging rights for #theReturn.

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Blazers break ground on new football facilities

History was made Aug. 29 when the UAB Department of Athletics broke ground for the Football Operations Center and Legacy Pavilion.

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Football groundbreaking, Green and Gold Game is Aug. 29

UAB 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.

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Supporters tell us why #TogetherWeAre UAB
Why 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.

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Protective gift jump-starts fundraising for new football facility

The $500,000 gift is the first and largest corporate donation for the UAB Football Operations Building.

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UAB administration encourages flexibility, attendance at C-USA Tournament game noon Thursday
UAB 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.

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Blazers blow past latest Finish the Drive fundraising milestone

More 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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