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April 03, 2014
UAB ranks highly among international institutions
A consistently solid academic performance helps place UAB high in the rankings of the world's top universities.
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Academics
Michael Saag, M.D., helped transform the deadliest virus in human history into a manageable chronic disease, and he is now receiving a top honor.
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Achievements
Richard Margison has announced he will retire this summer after 16 years leading UAB’s finance, facilities, safety and security initiatives, and a national search will be conducted for his successor.
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Take Note
March 31, 2014
Get help with Canvas each Friday
Walk-in labs will be offered 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each Friday in the Center for Teaching and Learning to help faculty rebuild online courses. Find additional training opportunities and other support on the Canvas Success Site.
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Tools & Technology
March 28, 2014
Grow your own fruits and vegetables in UAB Gardens
Build your own little urban oasis with other faculty and staff in UAB Gardens, reopening for its second year. Remaining plots are available on a first-come basis. New members will have an lunchtime orientation at April 11 onsite at 850 Eighth Ct. South.
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Be Healthy
March 27, 2014
UAB Police preparing for national accreditation review
The UAB Police Department is undergoing its periodic review by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, and assessors will be on campus April 8-11.
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Take Note
March 27, 2014
WBHM spring fund drive starts April 2
This is the first of only two membership campaigns for Public Radio WBHM 90.3 FM this year, its chief source of funding, and the goal for this campaign is $250,000. Donations may be made by calling 800-444-9246 or online at wbhm.org.
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Get Involved
March 26, 2014
UAB cybercrime fighter included among Inc.'s best
Inc.’s Best Industries 2014 series highlights UAB spin-off Malcovery Security in its article, “Watching the (Digital) Detectives Rout Out Cyber Fraudsters.”
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Awards & Honors
March 26, 2014
UAB helping Birmingham to meet Smarter Cities Challenge
Birmingham, with help from UAB, is one of 16 cities chosen this year to receive a grant that contributes the skills and expertise of IBM’s top talent to help cities address critical issues. It's hoped this will lay the groundwork for change that will help stabilize neighborhoods and lead to sustainable, healthy growth for decades to come.
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Economic Development
March 25, 2014
Stephens to retire after four decades with Sterne Library
Mervyn Sterne Library Director Jerry Stephens, Ph.D., announced he will retire May 31. Stephens, who first joined the library in 1974 when it was a part of the former University College, is only the second director for UAB's main academic library. A national search for dean of libraries is underway.
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Take Note
Journey through time in “Fifty Years of Dreams and Discoveries,” a 200-page pictorial book that chronicles UAB’s rise from a nascent university in 1969 to a leading doctoral research university.
