Shannon Thomason

Shannon Thomason

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Public Relations Specialist

thomason@uab.edu | (205) 975-8858

Identifies and develops stories that highlight the arts, faculty news, student stories and beyond a UAB. Connects media with experts to enhance their story.

Specific beats: 

  • Advancement
  • The Arts at UAB
    • AEIVA 
    • Alys Stephens Center  
    • Arts in Medicine 
    • ArtPlay   
  • College of Arts and Sciences 
    • Department of Art and Art History 
    • Department of Communication Studies
    • Department of Music 
    • Department of Theatre 
    • Institute for Human Rights
    • Department of World Languages and Literatures
  • The Graduate School 
  • Libraries
  • National Alumni Society 
  • WBHM 

UAB sculpture professor honored with SECAC Award of Artistic Excellence

UAB sculpture professor honored with SECAC Award of Artistic Excellence
SECAC, a national nonprofit organization devoted to education and research in the visual arts, recognized Stacey M. Holloway with the honor at their recent conference.

Check out new art classes for the new year at UAB’s ArtPlay

Check out new art classes for the new year at UAB’s ArtPlay
Registration is now open for new spring ArtPlay classes and workshops, including creative movement, writing, storytelling, visual arts, ballet, keyboard basics and much more.

Dec. 19, learn about at-risk birds in North Alabama

Dec. 19, learn about at-risk birds in North Alabama
Researcher Thomas A. Thompson will discuss the critical research he is undertaking on Alabama’s breeding population of cerulean warblers (Setophaga cerulea) a species of highest conservation concern.

UAB fall commencement is Dec. 14 at Bartow Arena

UAB fall commencement is Dec. 14 at Bartow Arena
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.

Students in UAB’s public relations program win national Teahan awards

Students in UAB’s public relations program win national Teahan awards
The national Dr. F.H. Teahan Awards recognize outstanding work and achievements by students in public relations from across the United States.

High school students join UAB choirs in song for “Christmas at the Alys” on Dec. 5

High school students join UAB choirs in song for “Christmas at the Alys” on Dec. 5
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.”

Make the season shine with performances, art classes and more at UAB

Make the season shine with performances, art classes and more at UAB
Holiday fun includes Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s Creole Christmas on Dec. 13, affordable events for families and a giftwrap workshop for adults. Plus, concert tickets and art classes are great gifts for all ages.

Three music students who helped bring UAB Opera back after the pandemic are graduating

Three music students who helped bring UAB Opera back after the pandemic are graduating
Reagan Martin, Austin Green and Sierra Frazier all plan to pursue graduate studies in music and music education.

The new Miss UAB is Melissa Mercer

The new Miss UAB is Melissa Mercer
Mercer, 21, of Spanish Fort, Alabama, also won the Miss Congeniality and Talent awards, winning $2,600 in scholarships.

Get festive with the family at UAB’s Blazer Claus on Dec. 7

Get festive with the family at UAB’s Blazer Claus on Dec. 7
Families can enjoy photos with Blaze, a meet and greet with Santa Claus, games, crafts, hot chocolate bar, snacks, and more for $35, plus Growing Up Green and Gold members can have a VIP experience.
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