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Faculty and staff at the Collat School of Business were honored recently for their commitment to excellence in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Collat School of Business has launched a new certificate for professionals seeking a graduate-level credential in business administration without committing to a full MBA program.

UAB dorm with "welcome to the neighborhood" banner outside.

First-year UAB students interested in business now have an opportunity to live and learn amongst their peers. The Collat School of Business has launched a Living Learning Community (LLC) for entering students to meet and live with fellow business students to build connections, explore professional development opportunities and grow as future business and community leaders.

Collat Scholars packing supplies and giving thumbs-up signs. .

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many pre-school children have lost access to educational resources, such as books to read at home, to prepare them for kindergarten success.

Jessica Wilson.

When Jessica Wilson applied for the brand new UAB Human Resource Management Endowed Scholarship in 2020, she wasn't sure she had a shot. She wasn't a traditional student, and she was the first in her family to go to college, attending classes while also working full-time at a local bank.

Brown home with a for sale sign in front yard.

The Collat School of Business has launched new opportunities for business students to excel in real estate.

Matt Graben.

Five years ago, Matt Graben dropped out of college. At the time he was a junior at UAB studying finance, but he was more interested in actively launching a nonprofit than he was in his business courses, so he dropped out. During the next five years he worked with other local self-starters to create more than 10 businesses in the Magic City, businesses that focused on everything from housing development to coffee sourcing and production.

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The Collat Management and Human Resource Advisory Council has established a new mentorship program for management and human resource management students to provide undergraduates meaningful, impactful connection with employers throughout their academic careers.

Dr. Frank Messina, Collat's endowed Alumni & Friends Professor of Accounting, recently was elected vice president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's 1A Faculty Athletics Representatives (1A FAR) Board.

Nicole Roddy

To succeed in healthcare, it takes more than just a high-quality medical education. It takes a deep understanding of modern business, leadership, and financial comprehension – education that student Nicole Roddy saw in the UAB Doctor of Optometry/Master of Business Administration (OD-MBA) dual-degree program.

Randy Kornegay.

Instructor Randy Kornegay, M.A., has been named the 2020 recipient of the UAB President's Award for Excellence in Teaching for the Collat School of Business. Kornegay was recognized for his dedication to educating students on the importance and power of effective business communication.

Jessica Chediak on a boat

Finance senior Jessica Chediak has been selected for the 2020 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, a highly competitive scholarship that provides funds for students to study abroad while in school.

In today's climate, medical knowledge is only one piece of a successful healthcare practice: in order to thrive, more students are combining traditional medicine with cutting-edge business acumen. Today's top students are choosing to marry their medical background with a master's in business administration (MBA), enabling them to educate and lead teams towards business success.

Smiling woman shopping on her tablet while her child watches.

Modern retailing is a highly competitive business with a large economic footprint. A key competitive advantage for retailers is the ability to identify and use the factors that provide customer satisfaction and loyalty when it comes to buying merchandise online or in-store.

Logo: CFA Institute - University affiliate program.

The UAB Collat School of Business has been approved to participate in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute opens a new website's University Affiliation Program and will receive six annual scholarships for finance students to offset costs of the Level 1 CFA exam.

Interior stairs in the new building.

The new Collat School of Business building keeps garnering awards.

Participating students in a classroom listening to a teacher.

UAB has launched a new entrepreneurship educational experience intended to help students discover how to develop entrepreneurial solutions to real-world problems.

Rivera receiving his award.

Collat professor Julio Rivera, DBA, has been selected to receive the President's Award for Excellence in Teaching opens a new website for his exceptional accomplishments in teaching. He was honored September 10 at UAB's annual Faculty Convocation at the Hilton Birmingham.

Glasses resting on black leather portfolio; cover says UAB MBA.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham continues to expand the institution's business and medical education through the addition of a dual Doctor of Optometry and Master of Business Administration degree — the first of its kind nationwide.

Collat School of Business building at sunset.

The UAB Collat School of Business's new state-of-the-art building on University Boulevard recently took national honors from the Associated Builders and Contractors. During an banquet ceremony in Long Beach, California, the $37.5-million facility and its general contractor, Brasfield & Gorrie, were honored for excellence in construction.

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