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 

Theatre UAB presents “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams, Feb. 26-March 1

Theatre UAB presents “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams, Feb. 26-March 1

Williams’ 1945 play is a timeless depiction of the “all-in-the-family” drama; but Theatre UAB’s production, with nontraditional casting, offers a twist on the usual.

The Chieftains’ “The Irish Goodbye” at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center on Feb. 18

The Chieftains’ “The Irish Goodbye” at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center on Feb. 18

Come see the six-time Grammy Award winners perform a memorable evening of music, song and dance on this final journey.

New musical performances at UAB announced for 2020

New musical performances at UAB announced for 2020
The UAB Department of Music will present student, faculty and guest artist recitals, the third annual PRISM concert March 30, and for the first time, student winners of the Concerto/Aria Competition in concert with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.

“The Lynch Quilts Project” on exhibition at UAB from Feb. 3-March 15

“The Lynch Quilts Project” on exhibition at UAB from Feb. 3-March 15
A community call-and-response libation to honor those who died by lynching will be at 5 p.m. Feb. 6, followed by a lecture from artist LaShawnda Crowe Storm.

Alabama playwright Audrey Cefaly offers free Feb. 14 master classes at UAB

Alabama playwright Audrey Cefaly offers free Feb. 14 master classes at UAB
Cefaly’s visit is part of the Dramatist Guild Foundation’s Traveling Masters series, in conjunction with the world premiere production by the UAB College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Theatre of Cefaly’s “Tell Me Something Good” from March 9-13.

UAB’s AEIVA presents “Focus IV: Eclipse of the Hudson River School” through March 21

UAB’s AEIVA presents “Focus IV: Eclipse of the Hudson River School” through March 21

“Focus” is a series of exhibitions that spotlights local and regional private art collections in the Southeastern United States; “Focus IV” highlights work from the Birmingham-based collection of Bill and Elizabeth Koleszar.

Aeolians of Oakwood University at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center on Feb. 9

Aeolians of Oakwood University at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center on Feb. 9
Presented by UAB’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center, the Aeolians of Oakwood University will perform in honor of Black History Month.

Student-led gathering on social justice advocacy for Alabama college students is Jan. 24 at UAB

Student-led gathering on social justice advocacy for Alabama college students is Jan. 24 at UAB
Students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of social justice issues and what they can do to get involved on their campuses.

Legendary pianist Ann Schein to perform Jan. 26 for UAB Piano Series

Legendary pianist Ann Schein to perform Jan. 26 for UAB Piano Series

Schein, dubbed “one of the premier Chopin pianists of our time,” will perform an all-Chopin program for her UAB Piano Series performance.

WBHM, NPR and StoryCorps invite Birmingham to take “One Small Step” across the political divide Feb. 7

WBHM, NPR and StoryCorps invite Birmingham to take “One Small Step” across the political divide Feb. 7

Join WBHM for this history-making night as Birmingham charts a path forward for our city, our state and our country with “One Small Step: A Night of Courageous Conversation.”

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