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Commission maintains goal to ensure ‘UAB remains the best place to work for all,’ says new chairWomen form a large majority of UAB’s employee and student population — to the tune of 67% of employees and 63% of students. The Commission on the Status of Women, headed by incoming chair Donna Williamson, works to promote gender inclusion and equity by supporting and improving options and opportunities for women at UAB through advocacy, education and programming.posted a while back 2292 viewsCook named director of National and International Fellowships and Scholarships
“We are so fortunate to have Dr. Cook in the leadership position and are looking forward to her continuing to help students access opportunities that develop intercultural, academic and other competencies through fellowships and scholarships.”
posted a while back 3466 viewsBooker is new UAB ombudsAlicia Booker has been selected as the new university ombudsman in a newly expanded office that also will support university staff in conflict and dispute resolution.
posted a while back 6222 viewsInnovate Birmingham grads join UAB IT help deskFor Allante Jowers and Tristian Scarborough, the opportunity is one they don’t take lightly.
posted a while back 10666 viewsMullins is chief financial officerStephanie Mullins, who had served in the role as interim CFO since July 2015, has been a contributor and leader in many initiatives, including a recent restructuring of Financial Affairs.posted a while back 19821 viewsFanucchi named UAB’s first faculty ombudsAssociate Professor Michelle Fanucchi, Ph.D., will officially begin her role as UAB’s first faculty ombuds — an independent, confidential and impartial resource for faculty — Sept.1.posted a while back 13231 viewsNew Employee Wellness director brings fresh perspective to programAnna Threadcraft joined UAB this week — just in time to help champion UAB employees competing in the Birmingham Corporate Challenge this weekend at Railroad Park.posted a while back 16167 viewsNew executive director selected for Alys Stephens CenterAnna M. Thompson earns high praise for her extensive arts-management experience, national involvement and ability to build strong collaborations. Thompson, who comes from the University of Notre Dame, will begin work Dec. 1 and report to the Office of the President.posted a while back 3763 viewsSolomon to lead ADA complianceAllison Solomon, who is director of Disability Support Services, is the new ADA Compliance Officer for UAB. Her appointment was effective Sept. 5.posted a while back 8839 viewsNeyland is interim VP for Information TechnologyJeff Neyland has been named interim vice president for UAB Information Technology. Neyland is a proven business leader and information technologist with experience in Fortune 300 companies, private equity firms and venture capital-backed start-ups.posted a while back 9539 viewsUAB alumna is new director of wellnessMeg Baker, UAB's new director of wellness, brings more than 20 years experience in the field and a broad background of networking, sales strategy and public relations to the position.posted a while back 9128 viewsBlackmon to be Canvas Success managerChristopher Blackmon will join UAB eLearning and Professional Studies April 1 to oversee the administration, maintenance and enhancement of UAB’s new learning-management system Canvas and supporting technologies.posted a while back 8121 viewsDual-role appointment enhances UAB Health System, UAHSF operationsPritchett has served the UAHSF as general counsel and corporate secretary for 20 years.posted a while back 11848 viewsSugrue named top teaching assistant in nationCengageBrain's Top TA competition allowed college students to recognize the TAs who made the greatest impacts on their educations.posted a while back 9304 viewsBroussard, Pewitt named to new top-level safety, emergency management positionsRichard Marchase and Richard Margison announced the new appointments of Elaine Broussard and Randy Pewitt.
posted a while back 10926 viewsAtmore promoted to Deputy ChiefMarvin K. Atmore has been named Deputy Chief.
posted a while back 9920 viewsAlsip Named Chief Medical Information Officer for UAB Health SystemJorge Alsip, M.D., has been appointed as UAB Health System’s first chief medical information officer (CMIO) effective Oct. 4.posted a while back 25276 viewsEllis assumes interim role as GM of WBHMKristi Lamont Ellis, director of Internal Communications and Relations at UAB, will serve as interim general manager of public radio station WBHM 90.3 beginning Oct. 1 following the retirement of longtime general manager Mike Morgan.
posted a while back 10721 viewsWhitt hired as HR Wellness CoordinatorThe UAB Human Resources Department has hired Lauren Whitt, Ph.D., to head the new UAB Employee Wellness program.posted a while back 13414 viewsEric Essix joins ASC as teacher, artist coordinatorEric Essix, a Birmingham native and accomplished jazz guitarist and recording artist, has somewhat traded in the make-a-record tour, make-a-record tour lifestyle he has lived for much of the past 20 years. He’ll continue to make music and tour, but he says he wants to focus more on helping artists and students.posted a while back 12481 views
