Graduate School Awards Ceremony

The UAB Graduate School Awards Ceremony is an annual celebration recognizing the exceptional achievements, service, and impact of members of our graduate community. This event honors outstanding graduate students, faculty and staff whose contributions support the success and collaborative spirit of our graduate community.

Date and time:

• Wednesday, April 15, 2026
• 4:00pm

Location:

• UAB National Alumni Society
• 1301 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294

Awards Recognized

The ceremony includes recognition of recipients across several award categories, which include:

• Samuel B. Barker Award
• Dean’s Excellence in Mentorship Award
• Inaugural Graduate School Program Admin Award
• Graduate School Staff Award
• Three Minute Thesis Winner
• GBS Faculty Service Award
• GBS Faculty Engagement Award
• GBS Faculty Teaching Award
• GBS Student Service Award
• GBS Student Engagement Award
• GBS Student Mentorship Award

The UAB Graduate School Awards Ceremony reflects our shared commitment to recognizing the people who make UAB exceptional. For questions about the ceremony or awards process, please contact Nathan Anderson.