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Change your commute route Aug. 21-25 for student move-in

Change your commute route Aug. 21-25 for student move-in

As students begin arriving on campus for the fall semester, UAB Transportation recommends traveling an alternative route to work during times when the most students will be moving into on- campus housing. This map will help you plan.

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Getting people where they need to go is top priority, says new transportation head

Getting people where they need to go is top priority, says new transportation head

Executive director Brian Atkinson is working to reassess the post-pandemic demand for parking and modernize campus transportation services.

Published in Facilities & Transportation

Staff Appointments

UAB Human Resources announces new leadership in Benefits & Wellbeing

Sheryl LeAnn Perkins, DHA, will join Human Resources May 6 from the Arkansas State University System, where she oversaw the system's $10 million self-insured health plan fund.

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Hedberg to join UAB as associate vice president for Research and executive director of Sponsored Programs
After an extensive national search, UAB has named Virginia M. Hedberg as the associate vice president for Research and executive director of Sponsored Programs, effective Jan. 15, 2024.

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Commission maintains goal to ensure ‘UAB remains the best place to work for all,’ says new chair
Women 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.

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Cook 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.”

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Booker is new UAB ombuds

Alicia 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.

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Innovate Birmingham grads join UAB IT help desk

For Allante Jowers and Tristian Scarborough, the opportunity is one they don’t take lightly.

posted a while back 12296 views
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Mullins is chief financial officer
Stephanie 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.

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Fanucchi named UAB’s first faculty ombuds
Associate 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.

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Staff Appointments

New Employee Wellness director brings fresh perspective to program
Anna Threadcraft joined UAB this week — just in time to help champion UAB employees competing in the Birmingham Corporate Challenge this weekend at Railroad Park.

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New executive director selected for Alys Stephens Center
Anna 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.
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Solomon to lead ADA compliance
Allison Solomon, who is director of Disability Support Services, is the new ADA Compliance Officer for UAB. Her appointment was effective Sept. 5.

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Neyland is interim VP for Information Technology
Jeff 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.

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UAB alumna is new director of wellness
Meg 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 10268 views
Staff Appointments

Blackmon to be Canvas Success manager
Christopher 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.

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Dual-role appointment enhances UAB Health System, UAHSF operations
Pritchett has served the UAHSF as general counsel and corporate secretary for 20 years.

posted a while back 13463 views
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Sugrue named top teaching assistant in nation
CengageBrain's Top TA competition allowed college students to recognize the TAs who made the greatest impacts on their educations.

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Broussard, Pewitt named to new top-level safety, emergency management positions

Richard Marchase and Richard Margison announced the new appointments of Elaine Broussard and Randy Pewitt.

posted a while back 12351 views
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Atmore promoted to Deputy Chief

Marvin K. Atmore has been named Deputy Chief.

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Alsip Named Chief Medical Information Officer for UAB Health System
Jorge Alsip, M.D., has been appointed as UAB Health System’s first chief medical information officer (CMIO) effective Oct. 4.

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Ellis assumes interim role as GM of WBHM

Kristi 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 12218 views

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