LATEST NEWS
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UAB’s student newspaper turns fifty
“The Kaleidoscope” student newspaper will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary during Homecoming week on Saturday, Oct. 7. Starting at 10 a.m., current and former editors, staff and advisors will converge for a brunch event in the Hill Student Center Ballroom to commemorate the publication’s years of telling the story of UAB students.
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Registration is open for the Blazer 5K & 1 Mile Walk
UAB Campus Recreation is proud to announce that the 2nd Annual Blazer 5K and 1 Mile walk registration is open. The event will take place on Sept. 30, 2017 on UAB’s Campus Green beginning at 8 a.m.
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That Don't Fly Block Party set for Sept. 20
The That Don’t Fly initiative will host its annual block party on Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. in the Blazer Hall RLC.
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UAB announces the 2017 Homecoming theme
UAB hopes to awaken the superhero spirit within each and every Blazer – both on campus and beyond – as part of Homecoming 2017. Charge those powers, grab your capes and say hello to this year’s exciting theme, “Blazers United!”
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UAB shatters enrollment record and welcomes largest, highest-achieving freshman class
For the second consecutive year, the University of Alabama at Birmingham has achieved record enrollment, growing its student body to 20,902 — an increase of 1,367 students from last year’s record enrollment of 19,535.
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UAB Lecture Series presents Alfonso Ribeiro
UAB is excited to welcome Alfonso Ribeiro -- known affectionately as "Carlton" from the hit 90s TV series "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" -- for the first installment of UAB Student Involvement & Leadership's 2017 Lecture Series.
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Residence Hall tutoring sessions make academic support more accessible to students
Student Housing and Residence Life, in partnership with the Vulcan Materials Academic Success Center (VMASC), is bringing tutoring to the residence halls through “Study Squad”.
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Queer Mixer provides LGBTQ students a fun chance to connect
UAB proudly supports all forms of diversity on our campus, and nothing says "welcome back" like a good mixer social!
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Avoid the ‘freshman 15’ with UAB tips for healthy eating, new food attitude
Game-day parties, late-night pizza get-togethers and socializing on the quad are an important part of the college experience.
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UAB students happy to be back on campus
Sights and sounds from UAB students as the fall semester gets underway.
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Aug. 31 Student Involvement Fair moves to the Campus Rec
A little rain won't stop this show. The 2017 Student Involvement Fair has been moved to Courts 3 and 4 in the UAB Campus Recreation Center.
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Rangeela takes on social problems by way of Bollywood
Each semester, a group of UAB students comes together to stand firm against social injustice. “Stand” may be a misnomer, however. Because this group is UAB Rangeela, Alabama’s first competitive Bollywood fusion dance team.
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Part-Time Job Fair aims to help ease students’ financial strain
UAB Career & Professional Development Services invites all students to attend the 2017 Part-Time Job Fair on September 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Hill Student Center Ballroom.
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International Welcome Party takes place on Sept. 7!
UAB is the proud home to a robust and diverse population of international students, and there is no better way to usher them back to campus than the highly-anticipated International Welcome Party.
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Free block party scheduled for Friday, Sept. 1
UAB Housing and Residence Life along with UAB Student Media will host the Blazer Block Party on Friday, Sept. 1. Students are invited to enjoy entertainment from BlazeRadio’s own DJ Jul_YEEEn and Baby Chad while enjoying FREE pizza and ice cream sandwiches.
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Sending our thoughts and prayers
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people in Texas affected by Hurricane Harvey and the devastating flooding that has followed.
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BorderTRANS offers student support and socials this Fall
BorderTRANS wants all Trans*, gender non-conforming and questioning identities at UAB to know that a warm and welcoming community of support awaits them this fall semester.
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SMDP opens call for applications for “Let’s Talk: A Dialogue on Race”
UAB Student Multicultural and Diversity Programs is offering students a seat at the table to explore one of our culture’s most critical topics – race.
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Find your place at the 2017 Student Involvement Fair!
If you’re a new or returning UAB student, mark your calendars for the 2017 Student Involvement Fair! The big day takes place on Thursday, August 31, 2017 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the campus green.
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UAB Second Year Student Experience launches Monday, August 28!
UAB Student Affairs is kicking off an initiative aimed at paving a clearer path toward success for students transitioning into their second year.