Cynthia Barham, administrative associate in the department, is UAB’s Employee of the Month.

Winners of the Graduate Dean’s Excellence in Mentorship Award share the things they learned as mentors to an up-and-coming generation of researchers.

Virginia Sisiopiku was named the Engineering Council of Birmingham Educator of the Year — the first member of UAB’s faculty to receive the award.

The UAB Commission on the Status of Women honors women who have mentored or served other women, taken a courageous stance or overcome adversity to achieve a goal.

Five individuals and one student organization were honored with the President’s Diversity Champion awards.

Bob Hernandez, DrPH, who started his career at UAB 45 years ago, saw opportunities for growth on campus and took them, extending the university’s reach across the globe — while still making time to mentor others back in Birmingham.

More than 275 employees with 20-plus years of service to UAB to be honored during the annual Service Awards Program noon March 2. See the full list online.

Jennifer Ragland, director of payroll services, is UAB’s Employee of the Month.

Kathy Tubbs, administrative associate in the School of Education dean’s office, is UAB’s Employee of the Month.

Frank Pajaron, maintenance field supervisor for UAB Hospital, is UAB’s Employee of the Month.