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Barriers Broken, Dreams Fulfilled

August 2018-The heat at Fort Bliss, Texas, is nothing unusual. The training exercise should have been just as routine. U.S. Army Specialist Demarcus Davis—who had first enrolled in college but traded his textbooks for fatigues at the end of his freshman year -
Building Strength, Lifting Others

Molecular motor proteins are tiny engines inside our cells, carrying life forward step by step. For Elise Weatherly, they’re not only the focus of her Ph.D. research, but also the perfect metaphor for the kind of leader she has become at UAB. -
Designing Campus Impact through Collaboration

Maisie Davis still remembers the first time she spotted another student wearing her T-shirt. “I’ve walked up to people and said, ‘I made that!’” she laughs. “But after a few confused looks, I realized it was better to just smile to myself.” -
Finding Courage within a Culture of Care

The first table Hycall Brooks saw at ConnectFest was Student Media. It was serendipity. He had transferred to UAB after his freshman year - Atlanta had proven too expensive -
SAMAC student staff member honored with PRCA awards

Madeha Javed, a senior at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), recently earned statewide recognition for her outstanding work
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University of Alabama at Birmingham student receives dual PRCA honors

Madeha Javed, a junior at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), has been awarded two top honors in Communication Studies and public relations, receiving national and statewide recognition.
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UAB welcomes Starbucks back to Sterne Library

Blazers excitedly flocked for their coffees and refreshers at the Mervyn H. Sterne Library as they commemorated the grand reopening of its Starbucks location.
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Conger named Student Affairs February Employee of the Month

Jessica Conger is the January Employee of the Month. Conger is the Student Affairs graphic designer. Her excellent work ethic and commitment to UAB Student Affairs make her one to be celebrated.
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UAB Student Affairs help remove barriers with Blazer Market Route

For Amarah, grocery shopping isn’t grabbing a pair of car keys and hopping on the highway or relying on food delivery apps. Instead, for the past three weeks, she’s been waking up early on Saturday mornings to ride UAB’s Blazer Market Route.
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UAB student awarded inaugural Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service

Alexandra “Lexie” Woolums of Mobile, Alabama will join the inaugural class comprised of 100 recipients from across the United States.
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UAB Student Media earns national honors

Aura Literary Arts Review, a student-powered literary arts magazine, brought home two national awards from the MediaFest22 convention in Washington D.C.
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CALLING ALL ARTISTS – Creativity for a Cause returns in February!
UAB Wellness Promotions invites students to share their perspectives, experiences, and feelings on relationship violence and sexual assault at Creativity for a Cause using various art forms.
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Campus Dining Serves 685 at Late Night Breakfast Event
On Dec. 3, UAB Student Affairs and Campus Dining hosted a Late Night Breakfast which drew 685 students to The Commons on the Green for a late-night meal and study break, just ahead of finals.
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Relax and refresh during Stress Less Week 2025

UAB students can take a break and unwind during Stress Less Week, which runs from April 7 to 12. This weeklong event offers fun and relaxing activities
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UAB’s Veteran Services hosts the 2024 Veterans Expo on Oct. 16

Join UAB Veteran Services and over 50 other vendors, including the Birmingham VA, during the annual Veterans Expo on Wednesday, October 16 in the Hill Student Center Ballrooms.
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Explore Student Health & Wellness Center on Sept. 5

Come learn about the many services housed at the UAB Student Health & Wellness Center on Thursday, September 5 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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UAB Collegiate Recovery Community hosts Guest Speaker Sharrif Simmons

Join the UAB Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) on Monday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. in Hill Student Center 316 for the next event in their Recovery Speaker Series: a discussion with Sharrif Simmons, who currently serves as the UAB Arts Poet in Residence. -
Creed Week scheduled for Feb. 5-9

To highlight UAB’s creed – the “Blazer Way” – the University of Alabama at Birmingham will host Creed Week on February 5-9, 2024.
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UAB Career Center helps Blazers elevate their professional attire with Suit Up event

The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s (UAB) Career Center is excited to invite all Blazers to the Suit Up event at JCPenney. Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to enhance your professional wardrobe and dress for success.
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Wheelchair Basketball returns to UAB on Jan. 17

UAB Disability Support Services (DSS) is proud to host the 11th annual wheelchair basketball game between UAB and the Lakeshore Foundation. This game showcases the remarkable skill and determination required in wheelchair sports.
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It’s time to relax and recharge from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 during Stress Less Week

As finals approach, Stress Less Week offers a way for students to relax and recharge! Join UAB Student Involvement & Leadership and Student Counseling Services for a week-long celebration before exams.
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Rise Against Hunger service event connects Blazers with their community and the world
On Tuesday, November 14, Blazers will have the opportunity to volunteer with Rise Against Hunger. This international hunger relief organization distributes food and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable. We challenge Blazers to make an impact. Shifts will be available from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Hill Student Center Ballrooms.
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Rubber duck champions, fitness classes, and more inspire wellness at Recstravaganza

On Oct. 26, UAB’s University Recreation (URec) hosted their signature event, Recstravaganza, alongside the second annual Rubber Duck Race! From dance to yoga to conquering the Golden Route, 255 participants explored URec’s offerings.
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Spooky Season: Halloween-Themed Events Coming Soon!

Are you ready for Spooky Season at UAB?? This October, you can celebrate Halloween by attending several themed events on campus! With murder mystery dinner parties, movie nights, and pumpkin smashing, there’s an event for every Blazer!

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has been ranked the top young university in the United States and No. 10 worldwide in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2018 Young University Rankings.
Read more: Times Higher Education ranks UAB No. 1 young U.S. university, top 10 worldwide

UAB’s Second-Year Experience program (SYE) will host a webinar highlighting data it has captured on how Universities can engage with sophomore students.
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UAB Campus Dining Announces Winter Break Hours
UAB Campus Dining has released adjusted operating hours for the winter break period, with several campus dining locations modifying schedules or temporarily closing...Read more...
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Hill Student Center hosts 10th Anniversary Celebration, Jan. 22

Join us as we celebrate a decade of community, connection, and student engagement at the UAB Hill Student Center! This special event commemorates 10 years of the HSC serving as a vibrant hub for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
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UAB to Hosts “How to Be a Voice in the Humanities” Workshop Jan. 13

The UAB Division of Student Affairs will present a workshop titled “How to Be a Voice in the Humanities” on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Hill Student Center, Suite 311.
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Barriers Broken, Dreams Fulfilled

August 2018-The heat at Fort Bliss, Texas, is nothing unusual. The training exercise should have been just as routine. U.S. Army Specialist Demarcus Davis—who had first enrolled in college but traded his textbooks for fatigues at the end of his freshman year -
Campus Dining Serves 685 at Late Night Breakfast Event
On Dec. 3, UAB Student Affairs and Campus Dining hosted a Late Night Breakfast which drew 685 students to The Commons on the Green for a late-night meal and study break, just ahead of finals.
Read more...
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Building Strength, Lifting Others

Molecular motor proteins are tiny engines inside our cells, carrying life forward step by step. For Elise Weatherly, they’re not only the focus of her Ph.D. research, but also the perfect metaphor for the kind of leader she has become at UAB. -
Feel Your Best Campaign: Gratitude
Last year, UAB Student Affairs launched the Feel Your Best campaign to promote holistic wellbeing and encourage students to build daily habits that support their physical, mental and emotional health.Read more...
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Tune in to EPISODE ONE of STUDY BREAK with SEE!

Student Engagement & Enrichment at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, in cvonjuctions with Student Media, has released episode one of Study Break, a new student-success–driven podcast designed to support, encourage, and empower Blazers in their academic and personal journeys.
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Designing Campus Impact through Collaboration

Maisie Davis still remembers the first time she spotted another student wearing her T-shirt. “I’ve walked up to people and said, ‘I made that!’” she laughs. “But after a few confused looks, I realized it was better to just smile to myself.” -
Finding Courage within a Culture of Care

The first table Hycall Brooks saw at ConnectFest was Student Media. It was serendipity. He had transferred to UAB after his freshman year - Atlanta had proven too expensive
