Shannon Thomason
| This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Public Relations Specialist
thomason@uab.edu | (205) 975-8858Identifies 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
The Mr. and Ms. UAB Scholarship Competition is one of UAB’s longest-standing Homecoming traditions. Each winner will receive a $2,500 scholarship and serve as an ambassador of UAB.
In a review of her latest recording, “Holding Space,” Jazz Times wrote Wright’s voice is “one of the marvels of the contemporary scene.”
The success of Uncork Education and the support of generous sponsors and guests allow the National Alumni Society to provide scholarships for deserving students each year.
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash, daughter of the legendary Johnny Cash, will perform in concert and lead a songwriting workshop at UAB.
Students and others at UAB will now have access to protein in accordance with their religious beliefs thanks to a monthly donation of 800 pounds of halal chicken to the university’s food pantry.
When we are on the brink of life, how do we choose to spend our time? This sardonic comedy is from the Tony Award-winning authors of “Falsettos.”
UAB becomes a family tradition when alumni parents and grandparents present UAB pins to their currently enrolled students.
ArtPlay’s Kids Night Out provides fun and enriching hands-on arts activities for children ages 5-12 — while the adults enjoy select performances at UAB’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center.
UAB Football plays Middle Tennessee at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, in Protective Stadium. Tickets are $20-$45; free for UAB students.
The Dragon Wagon bus tours are a chance for alumni to relive their college days while exploring the transformation of UAB’s campus since graduation.