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Current and future Blazers wanting to attend during the 2025-2026 academic year can start completing their federal student aid form now.
UAB partners with Hoover City Schools to launch a “grow your own” program in hopes of addressing the special education teacher shortage
More than half of the university’s 1,954 graduating students will walk in commencement this semester. The UAB President’s Medal will be awarded to Marnix E. Heersink, M.D.
The national Dr. F.H. Teahan Awards recognize outstanding work and achievements by students in public relations from across the United States.
The 2024 Blazer Gift Guide contains lots of great suggestions for the perfect gift to save time and money.
More than 200 voices in the UAB Concert Choir and choirs from Helena, Calera, Springville and Indian Springs will join in singing “Carol of the Bells” and “O Holy Night.”
Rothenberg’s innovative, FDA-approved technology will improve cardiac health through enhanced treatment and prevention.
UAB and non-UAB affiliates can find child care this holiday season through the URec winter day camps.
Through the Magic City Data Collective, UAB students work on data-driven projects that have impacted an estimated 200,000 to 500,000 Birmingham residents.
The Civitan International Research Center’s mission is to improve the well-being and quality of life of individuals and families affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This partnership, an initiative of the Mary Heersink Institute for Global Health, represents a significant step toward enhancing the quality of medical education, research and health care delivery on an international scale.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Center for Healthcare Management and Leadership will offer a new certificate program to enhance high reliability leadership skills for healthcare executives.
Join the UAB “Stubble To Support Men’s Health” campaign and make a difference in the fight against prostate cancer by growing facial hair in support of the cause.
The Halloween-themed event brought students from 50 majors and minors together to explore their entrepreneurship skills.
This annual fundraiser supports UAB’s on-campus food pantry, Blazer Kitchen, which helps provide nutritious food, resources and referrals to patients, employees and students in need.
The GAANN program will support five physics Ph.D. students with an annual competitive stipend up to $37,000, along with an additional yearly educational allowance to cover graduate tuition and other costs.
The 5K benefits the UAB Veteran Relief Fund, which aids veteran and dependent students with emergency funds for housing, books, medical care and more.
The UAB School of Optometry and UAB Eye Care will provide comprehensive eye exams and glasses to underserved patients Dec. 2-6.
Highlights of UAB Homecoming Week include the Gurney Derby, parade, UAB Football vs. Tulsa, the Mr. and Ms. UAB Scholarship Competition, Marching Blazers' Alumni Band Day and more.
Dominique Elston’s kidneys were failing, and dreams of becoming a nurse put on pause. Her sister, a medical student, became a living organ donor and gave her a second chance at life and a career.
Veterans throughout the community who may be looking for health care, disability claims assistance, education benefits or even career opportunities are invited to attend.
New degree programs provide students with even more options to learn from world-renowned faculty and researchers.
First-time freshman, transfer and online students who apply to UAB during Oct. 7-11 will have their application fee waived. No code or additional step is necessary.
UAB has been ranked No. 136 out of 434 measured schools for Best National Universities. This marks an improvement of six spots from the previous year.
The new facility is being used to assemble and host events by student organizations, fraternities and sororities.
The designation recognizes the nursing faculty’s distinguished teaching expertise and commitment to providing world-class education.
Blazers can commute across campus on foot or on wheels, or by using online or on-demand services.
Scholarship recipients are required to practice in underserved areas of Alabama after graduation for a period of three years.
Jermaine “Skull” Brown Jr. did not let the blindness in his eye darken his passion for football. After receiving scleral lenses, he is back as a Blazer coach.
191 first-year Blazers led the football team onto the field for the 2024 UAB Football season opener Thursday night.