Explore UAB

Colleges & Schools

UAB Reporter News and Information for the UAB Community
Articles Tagged

Department of political science and public administration

A local elected official, seated, speaks at the microphone while the room full of attendees looks on
In the Know • Published 99 days ago

The Alabama Public Service Training Initiative, launched last year, is supported by the Office of the Provost and the UAB Strategic Investment Fund. Learn how the initiative is providing professional development to elected officials and prepping a new pipeline for service in a summer camp for high schoolers.

Stacy Moak, Mary Kathryn Sewell-Loftin, Sarah Culver and Samiksha Raut
People of UAB • Published 9 months ago

Stacy Moak, Mary Kathryn Sewell-Loftin, Sarah Culver and Samiksha Raut demonstrated extraordinary commitment to engaging undergraduate students in service learning, undergraduate research, education abroad and core teaching.

Members of the Blaze Leadership Program class sit and stand around the conference room table in the Adminstration Building Penthouse, with Dr. Watts standing at center
People of UAB • Published more than a year ago

Congratulations to the 19 faculty and staff leaders who completed UAB’s leadership development program this month. Meet the graduates and see the requirements for the 2025-2026 cohort; nominations open in June.

A large crowd gathers to watch a presentation at the GIS Day event in Lister Hill Library
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

Geographic information systems technology is being used to study mortgage decisions, drinking behavior, environmental injustice, and the link between redlining and colon cancer. All Blazers now have free access to ArcGIS software.

Toby Tripp, Andrew Crouse and Carin Mayo are shown in headshots
People of UAB • Published more than a year ago

Toby W. Tripp, Andrew B. Crouse and Carin Mayo are the first-quarter 2023 honorees of the UAB Shared Values in Action Program, which honors those whose work exemplifies and embodies Forging the Future’s shared values. Nominations for second-quarter 2023 honorees are open through May 24.

The U A B monogram in white is shown on a gold seal against a dark green background
People of UAB • Published more than a year ago

This year, the university recognizes 50 years of service by Jeanne Hutchison, Ph.D., and Ferdinand Urthaler, M.D., and 45 years of service by Robert Kim M.D., and Joseph Lovetto. In addition, 294 employees with 20 or more years and 904 with five, 10 and 15 years will honored for their longevity.

Research & Innovation • Published more than a year ago

Erin Borry leverages sitcom laughs to prepare future bureaucrats for sticky situations in government work.

Back to Top