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Brain Snacks are quick, hands-on activities that give young scientists the chance to spark curiosity at Birmingham events.
UAB Department of Neurology Chair David Standaert, M.D., Ph.D., will serve as UAB’s next vice president for Research following a national search. Standaert received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the UAB community throughout the search process.
With many efforts now implemented or integrated into ongoing operations, the focus is now on sustaining momentum, learning from researcher feedback and maintaining accountability through established owners and governance pathways.
Advanced training and layered public safety approach supports secure campus, health system.
Two Thursdays, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31, will be designated as paid holidays to enable UAB and UAB Medicine employees additional time to spend with their families and friends.
Register online from Aug. 11-24 for this UAB Employee Wellness initiative, then visit any park or outdoor destination from Aug. 24-Sept. 21, snap a photo, and earn a stamp on your virtual passport. Get three stamps to be eligible for an Employee Wellness prize basket drawing.
The 15-minute screenings are free to all benefit-eligible employees. My Health Rewards participants can earn up to $350 annually by completing healthy activities and behaviors, including completing a Wellscreens visit.
As students begin arriving on campus for the fall semester, UAB Transportation recommends traveling an alternative route to work during times when the most students will be moving into on-campus housing. This map will help you plan.
UAB’s men’s basketball, men’s soccer, men’s tennis and women’s tennis teams have been recognized by the American Conference for having the highest cumulative GPA in their sports.
Lisa C. McCormick, DrPH, senior associate dean for Academics and Practice in the School of Public Health, will begin serving as interim dean Oct. 1. Paul Erwin, M.D., DrPH, is retiring Sept. 30.
The department has transformed its curriculum in response to AI, says chair Yuliang Zheng, Ph.D. This fall, it launches a renamed M.S. in Artificial Intelligence program and introductory AI courses for non-majors, and Zheng envisions new degrees, minors and microcredential programs.
Yogesh K. Vohra, Ph.D., associate dean for Research and Innovation in CAS, began serving as interim dean on July 1. The search for a permanent dean will begin in August.
Full-time (01), regular part-time (03) and certain affiliate (59) employees have been assigned mandatory “Understanding Your UAB Fiscal Responsibilities” training through an email from UAB Campus Learning. The course must be completed by Aug. 31.
Discover how to maximize your investment in promotional items and find simple steps for quick ordering — then mark your calendar for the annual Vendor Showcase on Sept. 2.
Discover these free offerings from the UAB Employee Assistance and Counseling Center, including the TAO for UAB platform, UABwell app and specialized mental health toolkits.
As UAB advances its AI Strategic Initiative, consider these perspectives from faculty and participants in this spring’s AI in Action: Business Summit at the Collat School of Business.
Eligible employees in Workgroup A will complete self-evaluations in the UAB Perform App. Managers must complete evaluations by Sept. 30. Get details and see upcoming training opportunities in this article.
Nichols, a longtime faculty member, research administrator, investigator and clinical trialist, will provide continuity and leadership for UAB’s research enterprise during a national search.
Schedule an education session tailored to your unit’s unique needs to help employees gain a deeper understanding of compliance requirements, work through realistic scenarios and ask questions. Learn more, find the topics covered, and see how to request a session in this article.
The 2026 Student Success Summit in May served as both a celebration of recent progress and a formal transition point for the university’s SUCCESS Initiative. Learn more.
A comprehensive refresh includes a fully self-paced Level 1 curriculum and learning paths targeted to faculty/staff, student-supporting employees, leaders and students. Learn more and register for training today.
Staring at phones and computers lowers the blink rate and is causing more people prolonged discomfort. Mallory Wright, O.D., who treats patients at the UAB Dry Eye Relief Clinic, explains preventive measures, first-line treatments and in-office therapies.
UAB College of Arts and Sciences Dean Kecia Thomas, Ph.D., will step down effective June 30 to focus on her research. An interim dean will be announced soon. A national search for the permanent dean will commence this summer.
The Center for Teaching and Learning’s “Building Blocks” format consists of three 90-minute sessions, meeting the same day and time over three weeks, focused on practical, research-backed teaching strategies.
Take advantage of updates that will help you navigate campus more quickly, see all parking and dining options at a glance, easily share directions, and more.
Learn more about recipients of UAB Presidential Faculty Support — and note that applications for funding are still open.
Lisa Castellino-Gergich, Ph.D., a senior higher-education executive and veteran of major institutional research and data management initiatives, begins her new role July 1, 2026.
Find out about opportunities to volunteer your time, including working with infants in the Helping Hands program, with senior adults in the Hospital Elder Life Program and with all ages in the Golf Cart Team.
Paul Erwin, M.D., DrPH, will retire effective Sept. 30, 2026, after nearly eight years leading the school. A national search will be conducted to identify his successor.
Microsoft Copilot now has options to choose from multiple AI models and UAB IT has deployed Agents in Microsoft Teams. Follow these principles and guidelines for responsible AI use, consider fiscal and energy efficiency and take advantage of these resources.