Laura Gilmour non-profit, 2021.06.14
Alumna shares how her nonprofit pivoted during COVID and her first-year lessons
UAB Reporter, June 2021
UAB first reported on Laura Gilmour's nonprofit when she graduated with her MBA and global health certificate in 2019 - read this update article for insight on how her work and focus changed during the pandemic, and how her UAB education prepared her for that.
Read the original article: Student’s innovative nonprofit moves from dream to reality
UAB Reporter, April 2019
UAB Reporter, June 2021
UAB first reported on Laura Gilmour's nonprofit when she graduated with her MBA and global health certificate in 2019 - read this update article for insight on how her work and focus changed during the pandemic, and how her UAB education prepared her for that.
Read the original article: Student’s innovative nonprofit moves from dream to reality
UAB Reporter, April 2019
Adams Shared Values Award, 2021.06.23
Katie Adams, MPH of the UAB Sparkman Center for Global Health named winner of the first annual SOPH Shared Values Award
UAB School of Public Health News, June 2021
"She manages Sparkman’s communication and media, and leads several collaborative projects across and outside of campus; thus, her work shapes the perception of the Sparkman Center, SOPH, and UAB in the global community. She is an enthusiastic advocate for students and is particularly resourceful as a returning Peace Corps volunteer from Nicaragua in planning and execution of international experiential learning for UAB students across the campus.”
UAB School of Public Health News, June 2021
"She manages Sparkman’s communication and media, and leads several collaborative projects across and outside of campus; thus, her work shapes the perception of the Sparkman Center, SOPH, and UAB in the global community. She is an enthusiastic advocate for students and is particularly resourceful as a returning Peace Corps volunteer from Nicaragua in planning and execution of international experiential learning for UAB students across the campus.”
Helova Deputy Director, 2021.02
Dr. Anna Helova named deputy director of the UAB Sparkman Center for Global Health
UAB School of Public Health News, February 2021
“After years of working with Dr. Anna Helova as staff in the Sparkman Center and as a key team member in my global health research studies, I am extremely pleased to recognize and expand her integral role in the Sparkman Center with this Deputy Director appointment,” said Dr. Janet Turan, Director of the UAB Sparkman Center for Global Health.
UAB School of Public Health News, February 2021
“After years of working with Dr. Anna Helova as staff in the Sparkman Center and as a key team member in my global health research studies, I am extremely pleased to recognize and expand her integral role in the Sparkman Center with this Deputy Director appointment,” said Dr. Janet Turan, Director of the UAB Sparkman Center for Global Health.
Staff on CUGH Committees, 2021.01
Three Sparkman Center Staff selected to serve on CUGH Committees
UAB School of Public Health News, January 2021
Dr. Meredith Gartin, Katie Adams, and Dr. Anna Helova have been chosen to serve on committees within the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH).
UAB School of Public Health News, January 2021
Dr. Meredith Gartin, Katie Adams, and Dr. Anna Helova have been chosen to serve on committees within the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH).
Budwani-Waters award, 2020.07
Researchers honored with major prize for work with vulnerable communities in the Caribbean
UAB Reporter, July 2020
Assistant Professor & Director of Sparkman Center Caribbean Projects Henna Budhwani, Ph.D. (pictured), and John Waters, M.D., of the Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition, received the Robert Carr Research Award at the International AIDS Conference July 8.
UAB Reporter, July 2020
Assistant Professor & Director of Sparkman Center Caribbean Projects Henna Budhwani, Ph.D. (pictured), and John Waters, M.D., of the Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition, received the Robert Carr Research Award at the International AIDS Conference July 8.
2020 Emory, 2020.03
International Emory Global Health Case Competition
UAB School of Public Health News, March 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Emory Global Health Case Competition went virtual for the first time. A team of 6 UAB students worked through the case centered on government policies & initiatives for the eradication of measles.
UAB School of Public Health News, March 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Emory Global Health Case Competition went virtual for the first time. A team of 6 UAB students worked through the case centered on government policies & initiatives for the eradication of measles.
Pilot Projects Article, 2019.10.02
35,000 miles, $100,000 and 5 paths to global change
UAB Reporter, October 2019
"Five young UAB investigators are translating proven methods directly from Birmingham to locations around the world through a new pilot-funding initiative from UAB’s Sparkman Center for Global Health. Their results then could be applied to improve health in the United States as well."
UAB Reporter, October 2019
"Five young UAB investigators are translating proven methods directly from Birmingham to locations around the world through a new pilot-funding initiative from UAB’s Sparkman Center for Global Health. Their results then could be applied to improve health in the United States as well."
Refugee course, 2019.04.08
Refugee health course gives students real-life lessons in ‘where they fit in’
UAB Reporter, April 2019
GHS class in Refugee Health provides students a clear-eyed look at the complexities of refugee camps around the world.
UAB Reporter, April 2019
GHS class in Refugee Health provides students a clear-eyed look at the complexities of refugee camps around the world.
Samford 2019
Samford Students Compete in 2019 Statewide Global Health Case Competition
Samford University, April 2019
Samford students share their experiences participating in the 3rd annual Statewide Global Health Case Competition organized by the Sparkman Center for Global Health.
Samford University, April 2019
Samford students share their experiences participating in the 3rd annual Statewide Global Health Case Competition organized by the Sparkman Center for Global Health.
