This history of Dina Avery’s family and Tarrant’s Rushing Spring community is a lifetime of stories and experiences that influence Avery’s work with minority and disadvantaged populations today.

Farah Lubin, Ph.D., associate professor of neurobiology, and Michelle Gray, Ph.D., associate professor of neurology, were listed among those singled out by a leading publisher of cutting-edge biomedical and physical science research.

An innovative study led by Luciano Costa, M.D., Ph.D., generated national buzz for its success in beating back blood cancer — and enrolling African American patients.

Adam Gerstenecker, Ph.D., recognized for contributions to understanding causes, effects of loss of memory and thinking skills.

UAB neurobiologist Farah Lubin, Ph.D., went against type to go to college, change the paradigm on how memories are made and make science more welcoming for under-represented students.

UAB’s chief of police to continue leadership of national accrediting body for law-enforcement agencies.

Frank Messina is the nation’s only faculty athletics representative selected for a four-year term on the NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee, which promotes the health, education and safety of student-athletes.

Louis Justement, Ph.D., has been named president-elect for the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.

Patricia Martinez, assistant vice president for Student Affairs, is recognized for decades of contribution to the student-housing experience.

Assistant Professor Martha Dawson, DNP, whose career in nursing and health systems leadership spans more than 40 years, will be installed as the 13th president of the association during the annual conference later this month.

UAB optometrists and ophthalmologists worked with lead medical personnel from UAB Athletics to modify AHSAA restrictions that prohibited tinted visors or other apparatuses in competition to get accommodations for high school athletes who had light sensitivity and similar health conditions.     

Grace Cunningham, who will graduate this weekend with her master of science with a concentration in exercise physiology, was diagnosed with lupus at 20 years old, but hasn’t let it slow her down.

From national television appearances to hands-on mentoring events, faculty, alumni and students of the School of Engineering demonstrate that innovation and leadership have no boundaries.

From traveling to Antarctica to publishing children’s books, from taking biology educational tools to India to planting pollinator gardens on campus, women have been integral to shaping UAB’s reputation its 50-year history. As part of its annual coverage of Women’s History Month, the UAB Reporter has gathered examples of its more recent coverage of women at UAB.

Joe Appleton, Ph.D., founding dean of UAB’s School of Engineering, died Jan. 17. The school was created in 1971, two years after UAB became an independent university in 1969, and Appleton helmed the school until 1978.

Philosophy’s Brynn Welch turned a real-life experience, the adoption of son Ben, into practical change — first through scholarly research, then a children’s book and now the classroom.

In “The Overworked Shoes,” Barbie Randall tells the story of a couple whose busy lifestyle left little quality time for their family and a strange encounter that would change their lives forever.

“Big Data and Visual Analytics” provides insight into methods and technologies used and the barriers to entry for big data research in various fields.

Maggie Amsler has traveled to Antarctica 27 times studying krill, chemical ecology and ocean acidification, learning more about herself and the continent along the way.

Kiera Walker, a two-time UAB graduate, parlayed her degree in biology and lab experience into a new opportunity to help people in the moment.

Women have been integral to helping bring the UAB’s medical and academic prowess to the national and international forefront during the past five decades. For Women’s History month, the UAB Reporter has gathered examples of its more recent coverage of women at UAB.

Join Suzanne Austin, Ana Oliveria, Sami Raut and Hyeyoung Lim for discussions of their career paths and a Q&A session.

Join us in recognizing their efforts by nominating an outstanding UAB woman student, postdoc, faculty member, administrator, staff member and community member.  Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Jan. 19. 

Kondal Kyanam, assistant professor in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, will begin his term in June.

Collat’s Karen Kennedy, Ph.D., and the Alabama Association for Higher Education in Business have worked to streamline the transfer process from two- to four-year schools. 

During Women’s History Month, meet one woman each weekday who encourage us to look at things differently. Some may be familiar, and others may be new to you. All set an example of excellence. Visit here March 20-24 to meet them.

Natalie Baker’s professional service helps ensure concerns about patient care are translated to competencies in the classroom.

Join us in recognizing their efforts by nominating an outstanding woman student, postdoc, faculty member, administrator, staff member and community member.  Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Feb. 3. 

The annual award recognizes employees, students and organizations that have helped create a more culturally diverse, inclusive university community through their achievements.

Melanie Armstrong, assistant director for Stewardship and Donor Relations, is UAB’s Employee of the Month for March.

Cathy Tanner, project administrator in Human Resources, is UAB's Employee of the month for February.

Keith Gurley, Ed.D., assistant professor of educational leadership, is recognized for his professional achievements by the American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences.