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Johnny W. Scott, M.D., Ph.D.
People of UAB • Published more than a year ago

Johnny W. Scott, M.D., Ph.D., professor of nuclear medicine in the Department of Radiology, graduated from the School of Medicine in 1975 and has been a member of the faculty since 1978. Last month, he was honored for 45 years of service.

Members of the cohort are seated in a conference space
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

Meet the 2023-2024 class of UAB’s flagship leadership academy for high-potential faculty and staff.

Blaze and an employee look anxious as they play a game at HR and Friends
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

UAB Human Resources is hosting the third annual Meet HR & Friends on the Green on Friday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the Campus Green. The annual come-and-go event is free and open to faculty, staff, students and members of the UAB community, and features outdoor fun, giveaways, games and prizes, music and more.

Richard Davis meets a patient in a clinic room
People of UAB • Published more than a year ago

Richard O. Davis, M.D., will be honored for 50 years of service to UAB at the annual Service Awards Program Reception on April 10 in the Hill Student Center.

Closeup of an employee's feet wearing green running shoes that say Blazers across the heel
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

Participants can now earn double the points for physical activity. This past year, more than 5,200 employees activated their My Health Rewards account, and more than 3,900 logged enough healthy behaviors to receive a payout of $50 or more.

A four-item checklist sits on top of a laptop in this illustration
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

The Critical Support site at go.uab.edu/criticalsupport walks users through a six-step process they can follow in high stress situations to help ensure a safe and successful outcome for all involved — and each step includes additional guidance and support tools.

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.

On a light green background, a pen and journal are seen in this illustration
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

Employees seeking to prioritize well-being and mitigate anxiety can try journaling with the UAB Journaling Club, a new group launching in April from UAB Learning and Development.

Christopher L. Shook, Ph.D.
People of UAB • Published more than a year ago

Christopher L. Shook, Ph.D., who will begin July 1, brings more than 25 years of academic leadership experience to the role; he has served as dean of the Gordon Ford College of Business at Western Kentucky University since 2019.

Tatyana Gavrikova, Sherry Polhill and Aparna Tamhane
People of UAB • Published more than a year ago

Tatyana Gavrikova, Sherry Polhill and Aparna Tamhane are the fourth-quarter 2022 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 first-quarter 2023 honorees are open through Feb. 28.

A clock is surrounded by an arrow in the form of a circle, pointing backward, in this graphic
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

A pandemic-era exception to UAB vacation accrual policy, originally set to expire Dec. 31, now is extended through 2023.

A large gold seal with the UAB logo on it in white letters is set on a green background in this graphic
People of UAB • Published more than a year ago

More than 300 employees with 20 or more years of service will be honored during the annual Service Awards Program reception 2 p.m. April 11 in the Hilton Birmingham at UAB. Vithal K. Ghanta, Jerry G. Spenney, Joseph G. Van Matre and Richard J. Whitley will be honored for 50 years of service to UAB, and George M. Munchus III, Gregory E. Pence, Donna J. Slovenksy and Michael V. Yester will be honored for 45.

Janet L. May
People of UAB • Published more than a year ago

May will begin work full time at UAB Nov. 1 leading human resource units responsible for ensuring a positive employee experience at each point along the employee continuum.

A clock against a green background is surrounded by a white arrow in a circle, representing a restart
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

UAB and UAB Medicine employees will be able to keep and roll over any unused personal holidays though June 2022 and get an extra day to celebrate Juneteenth. 

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.

A diner takes a photo of a hamburger and fries on a plate in front of them at a restaurant
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

Discount program can cut hundreds from prices at dozens of area businesses, from car dealers to cellphone service plans and popular restaurants.

People of UAB • Published more than a year ago

More than 280 employees with 20 or more years of service will be honored during the annual Service Awards Program luncheon noon March 6 in the Hill Student Center third floor ballroom. John F. Kearney, Ph.D., will be honored for 45 years of service to UAB, while Loy O. Vaughan, Ph.D., will be honored for 50.

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