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On-campus events that will enable Blazers to gather together are again permitted within established guidelines, thanks to safety behavior exhibited by students, faculty and staff that has resulted in relatively low COVID-19 transmission.
20 honored for elevating UAB’s shared values
This year, the new President’s Award for Excellence in Shared Values honors Blazers who demonstrated one or more of UAB’s shared values in the course of their work during the extraordinary times presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnix named director of Signature Core Curriculum
Associate Professor of English and Director of Freshman Composition Chris Minnix, Ph.D., is the new director of UAB’s Signature Core Curriculum, a broad array of courses slated to launch in fall 2022.
Blazer-created mental health app puts wellness in student hands
B Well UAB helps students easily access resources on mobile devices and build a self-care plan that encourages healthy habits.
Looking after each other is a Blazer tradition
In 1984, UAB President S. Richardson Hill Jr. signed the first-ever pledge card for the new Benevolent Fund. Now, one hour of pay or 1% of your income per month can help Blazers and others in the community get through tough times.
Honors College students volunteer following Fultondale tornado
Fifteen students helped sort and prep donated items and distribute them at the Gardendale Civic Center drive-thru.
Learn to use Adobe Creative Cloud to develop a range of compelling and meaningful multimedia projects in the classroom.
Pledge your support to the Blazer family, Birmingham community with a gift to the Benevolent Fund
Help the Benevolent Fund meet its spring campaign goal of $2 million and enable its continued support of the Blazer Kitchen, the Employee Emergency Assistance Program and other community partners.
Apply for, donate to tornado relief funds for UAB employees
The Employee Emergency Assistance Program and Blazer Kitchen, operated by the Benevolent Fund, can provide assistance to those affected by the Jan. 26 tornado, and employees can contribute to relief funds online.
Use this easy checklist to prepare for severe weather
UAB has several resources that, when coupled with personal initiatives, can help keep you safe during bad weather.
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.
