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Shannon Thomason

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Public Relations Specialist

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’s AEIVA presents “Willie Cole: Transformations” from June 5-Aug. 8

“Transformations” is part of a three-exhibition celebration by AEIVA, Celebrating the Human Spirit: 50 Years After the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

Who’s hiring? New grads see brighter job market in 2015

More jobs are offered this spring for new grads, but students still in school should prepare for the job hunt before they graduate, says Joy Jones with UAB Career and Professional Development.

Dr. John and The Nite Trippers headline Mardi Gras in May at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center

Before the show, enjoy the Chad Fisher Group; Dr. John will perform a career retrospective and “The Spirit of Satch,” his Louis Armstrong tribute.

Work by UAB’s William Price selected for London Sound Art exhibition

The exhibition, opening May 12, will showcase 22 works by emerging sound artists from around the world.

Honors abound for graduating students at UAB

Here’s a look at the many fellowships, scholarships, honors and awards earned by the talented 2015 spring graduates at UAB.

Mother and daughter set to graduate together at UAB

While mom Kirsten Woods was working toward an online degree at UAB from Texas, daughter Shannon Woods earned her degree on campus. They will walk together at Saturday’s commencement ceremony.

UAB’s College of Arts and Sciences aims to grow enrollment, undergrad programs, students’ global awareness and success

As UAB’s strategic planning process continues, top CAS priorities include undergraduate program development, and recruitment, retention and graduation; building a new College of Arts and Sciences building and renovating Campbell Hall; and growing leadership and personnel.