Starting this year, employees can review their compensation, retirement, health care and insurance information in an interactive webpage view, optimized for web browsers and smartphones, in the UAB for Me Benefits Portal. 

Check out the top five courses taken by employees on UAB’s digital learning platform, then find your own opportunities to improve your skills among LinkedIn Learning’s 16,000-plus course offerings. 

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.

The walking track at UAB's Rec Center will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for employees who want to take a break from their desk and get their steps in.

The yearlong program began in June 2024 with a cohort of 18 faculty leaders. It is designed to equip department chairs with the skills necessary to excel as leaders on campus. The next cohort will be selected by early May.

The new Master of Science in Learning Design & Learning Sciences program in the School of Education and Human Sciences starts this fall and is enrolling now. It is the first master's program focused on the learning sciences in Alabama, and one of a handful around the world, says director Jonan Phillip Donaldson, Ph.D.

Learn more about the initiative’s progress in this article and make plans to attend the town hall meeting at 10 a.m. March 19 for updates and questions with President Watts, Vice President Brown and working group leaders.

Starting April 1, UAB will offer short-term disability insurance, which can help with financial obligations and expenses that health insurance won’t cover, such as food, childcare and mortgage or rent payments.

President Ray Watts and Chief Human Resources Officer Janet May applaud all UAB employees, today and every day, for their contributions to the workplace and to the overall mission of the institution.

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.

In 2024, more than 6,400 employees activated their My Health Rewards account — 1,200 more activations than in 2023. Of those, 3,935 participants logged enough healthy behaviors last year to receive a payout of $50 or more. That trend has continued since the 2025 program launched earlier this year.

Whether you’re a new driver or one with decades of experience, a car accident can happen in the blink of an eye. Corporal Kimani George of UAB Police and Public Safety shares tips for dealing with a fender bender—plus how to avoid one.

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.

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. 

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.

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

You can always shake off a hectic day by scheduling fun times with others right here on campus. Here are five options to keep in mind for your next night out—no need to break the bank. 

Snow days, winter sun, blood drives — look back at some of last month's memorable campus images captured by UAB's official photographers. 

Do you want to conserve resources, reduce costs and create a healthier, more sustainable workplace? Consider these five opportunities for action from UAB Sustainability Officer Bambi Ingram.

If you are experiencing delivery delays, be sure senders are using the correct address format, name and building abbreviations.

Surveys are an important tool to determine actions for improvement. This year, the UAB community will have several opportunities to provide feedback. Please complete all surveys that apply to your workgroup.

As UAB inventories existing buildings, it often razes aging and energy-inefficient structures. Demolition of Denman Hall is going on now. Curious about the demolition process and what it might mean for you? Here’s what to expect.

How can you apply the new UAB Shared Values in your work? That is the subject of a new series from UAB Human Resources Learning & Development. Each virtual session will feature guest speakers from across campus. Provost Janet Woodruff-Borden, Ph.D., will lead the first session on collaboration at 11 a.m. Feb. 18. 

Collat Professional Education offers live-online and self-paced courses in data visualization, AI for marketing, grant writing skills and more.

The 2025 Campus Engagment Survey will be open from Feb. 3-17. Your investment of 20 minutes can lead to broad institutional changes to benefit your UAB experience and the experiences of others. 

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.

Mica Harrell, M.A., director of Wellness Promotion in the division of Student Affairs, recommends that anyone who’s in the dating pool, whether student or employee, first familiarize themselves with what a healthy relationship looks like.

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.

My Health Rewards, the UAB Employee Wellness incentive program that rewards participants for healthy behaviors, launched this month with a new look, new platform and more point-earning opportunities.

Attend a town hall at the Alumni House at 10 a.m. March 19, 2025, for an important update on UAB’s Research Strategic Initiative: Growth with Purpose.