The Reporter

Matt Windsor

May 22, 2024

5 things your speech language pathologists want you to know

William Boswell, a speech pathologist-voice therapist in the UAB Voice Center, explains some of the innovative treatments available, why patient numbers are rising and what sets UAB apart.

Published in Advances

May 16, 2024

Sorrentino appointed as new Faculty Athletics Representative

Annalise Sorrentino, M.D., professor in the Department of Pediatrics, will take on the role Oct. 1, 2024. She replaces Frank Messina, Ph.D., professor in the Collat School of Business, who has served as UAB’s FAR since 2008 and is retiring from UAB at the end of September.

Published in Faculty Appointments

May 09, 2024

Whether in nuclear medicine or working with the NCAA, Scott has always been part of the action at UAB

Johnny W. Scott, M.D., Ph.D., professor of nuclear medicine in the Department of Radiology, graduated from the School of Medicine in 1975 and has been a member of the faculty since 1978. Last month, he was honored for 45 years of service.

Published in Awards & Honors

May 08, 2024

What Chief Green wants you to know about UAB security

Daryl Green, Ph.D., chief of UAB Police and AVP of Public Safety, has been on campus for 20 months — here is how the force has changed under his watch and what he wants to share with all UAB employees.

Published in Campus Safety

May 02, 2024

UAB Sustainability wins national recognition and support for saving energy and money

The Green Labs and Rheaply programs at UAB have earned a Department of Energy Better Practice Awards honor — one of only two universities to receive the award. Another recognition brings pro bono consulting on electrification of Blazer Express.

Published in Sustainability

April 24, 2024

Need new ideas? Try a walking meeting

Starting small and making a plan with a crew can help Blazers with desk jobs stay active — and one employee from the School of Education says walking meetings have changed the game for her and her team.

Published in Be Healthy

April 18, 2024

Latest cohort graduates from Blaze Leadership Academy

Meet the 2023-2024 class of UAB’s flagship leadership academy for high-potential faculty and staff.

Published in Learning & Development

April 17, 2024

At Sparkman Center for Global Health, Alonge is focusing on “what works and why”

Olakunle Alonge, M.D., Ph.D., an expert in implementation science, joined UAB in 2023 as the center’s new director. In July, it will host an intensive implementation research institute with an emphasis on health inequities.

Published in Get Involved

April 08, 2024

In 50 years at UAB, life kept delivering surprises for Davis

Richard O. Davis, M.D., will be honored for 50 years of service to UAB at the annual Service Awards Program Reception on April 10 in the Hill Student Center.

Published in Awards & Honors

April 04, 2024

Town hall shares immediate actions, path to growth and next steps for Research Strategic Initiative: Growth with Purpose

Missed the meeting? Find out about high-growth research areas, governance plans and more in this recap.

Published in Campus News

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SACSCOC on-site visit is April 7-10

Representatives from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges will make an on-site visit as part of the process of reaffirming UAB’s accreditation. SACSCOC requires all institutions to undergo an accreditation reaffirmation every 10 years.

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SUCCESS town hall shares goals, metrics and next steps
Read an overview (or watch the full video) of Monday’s town hall meeting about the SUCCESS Initiative, which is building a road map to continue UAB’s past decade of enrollment growth and improve student success across the university.

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UAB monitoring federal activity
UAB leadership continues to work diligently with government relations professionals and meets regularly to monitor, assess and address rapidly evolving developments related to recent executive orders and guidance. Researchers with specific operational questions about their proposals, projects, or funding because of the executive orders or communications from federal agencies should reach out to the appropriate UAB officials listed in this story.

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5 things you need to know about politics and institutional neutrality at UAB

There are several important things to keep in mind about political speech and activity as a member of a community at a public university and academic medical center.

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Faculty share why they serve on Faculty Senate
The nomination period for this year’s Faculty Senate elections is open now and runs through March 6. Why do faculty choose to invest their time in taking part? Four current members explain the personal benefits of participation, including a deeper understanding of how UAB works, the opportunity to meet colleagues from very different areas of expertise and, perhaps most of all, the chance to accomplish meaningful change.

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Shaping UAB’s future through the Campus Engagement Survey

Previous survey responses led to enhancements in performance management across UAB.

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3 reasons you may be experiencing delays due to incorrect addressing of incoming mail
If you are experiencing delivery delays, be sure senders are using the correct address format, name and building abbreviations.

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Join a working group for the SUCCESS Initiative
Following an analysis of results from a campuswide survey and stakeholder interviews, seven working groups have been created to address strategic priorities identified in the responses. Faculty and staff can apply to join a group. Learn more here. Also, RSVP for a town hall on the SUCCESS Initiative at 9 a.m. Feb. 24 at the Alumni House.

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NIH implements stricter regulations on controlled-access data
Significant updates to the Genomic Data Sharing Policy will take effect Jan. 25. The change affects new and renewed requests for data access from 20 NIH-supported data repositories. Learn more about how this affects UAB researchers in this article.

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Study smarter, not harder: Strategies for a smooth exam week
Exam week can be a high-stress time on campus. As the semester comes to a close, classes get harder and assignments become more complex. It can be tempting to let homework pile up as you prioritize fun activities, thinking you have plenty of time to study. But what if that thought shifted to how could you optimize your study time to set yourself up for success?

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6 things you need to know as election day nears

There are several important things to keep in mind at UAB and UAB Medicine leading up to election day, as well as on and after Nov. 5, as a member of a community at a public university and academic medical center.

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Online submission for Equipment Disposition Forms starts Aug. 30
Beginning Aug. 30, all Equipment Disposition Forms (EDF) will be submitted online. The new form and instruction guide will be accessible through the EDF app on the myUAB portal and can also be found on the Financial Affairs website.

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Updates on FLSA changes coming soon
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a change to the criteria for determining employees’ status as nonexempt (paid bi-weekly) or exempt (paid monthly) under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This is not a UAB decision; it is a federal law all employers must follow.

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Physical Security has moved to Medical Towers

The Physical Security, Radio Paging and ONE Card offices moved from the Burleson Building to new space in Medical Towers on April 1 and are now open in their new location, Suite 101 on the first floor of Medical Towers.

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Internal review will select UAB proposals for state opioid settlement funds
UAB is leading an internal review to select a small group of proposals to send forward to the State of Alabama for funding consideration as part of a nearly $249 million settlement. The deadline for proposals to UAB’s internal review process is Aug. 31.

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Vacation/holiday policies updated and two holidays added to this year's calendar
Effective Oct. 1, 2023, eligible UAB employees who are in their initial six-month probationary period will be allowed to utilize their accrued vacation time and three personal holidays with their supervisor's approval. Additionally, two extra holidays have been added to this year’s holiday calendar for eligible UAB employees — Dec. 26, 2023, and Jan. 2, 2024.

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$300 loans provide lifelines for students
Fast loans from UAB’s Regions Institute for Financial Education are available in as little as 24 hours. They can help any Blazer student experiencing unexpected loss of income, housing or medical issues, or a transportation emergency.

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Your questions answered from Jan. 12 student town hall

Senior leaders respond to questions about remote learning, building ventilation, vaccination and more.

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Your questions answered from Jan. 12 town hall

Senior leaders respond to queries on masking, working from home, the omicron surge, vaccine requirements and safety, and more.

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Your questions answered from Aug. 17 town hall
Senior leaders responded to queries on returning to campus, working from home, vaccine requirements and safety, and more.

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