The Blazer Mentorship Collective is beginning the new academic year with a new model focused exclusively on first-year students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Read more about the Blazer Mentorship Collective’s new model

Get ready to Blaze the Seas as UAB Homecoming returns Oct. 11–15, bringing students, alumni, faculty, staff and the Birmingham community together for a week of Blazer spirit, tradition and connection.

Read More about UAB Homecoming 2026: Blaze the Seas

 UAB Campus Dining will celebrate Oktoberfest on Tuesday, Oct. 6.

Join us in the Commons for an afternoon of food and festivities.

Blazer families will have the opportunity to experience campus Oct. 2-4.

Here's everything you need to know about Fall Family Weekend 2026.

First-year Blazers brought their energy to Protective Stadium for a memorable run onto the field during UAB’s home opener.

Read more about the fourth annual First-Year Run Out.

A national grant is helping Student Affairs expand the impact of this year’sInto the Streets as the country commemorates the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11th attacks.

Read more about the 9/11 Day Campus Grant that will help Student Affairs make an impact at this year's Into the Streets.

Get ready to experience UAB Campus Dining in a whole new way. Foodie-Con will bring the excitement of a convention to campus with a food-filled twist.

Read more about the epic food adventure that awaits! 

When Irving Arnold Miseda arrived at the University of Alabama at Birmingham to pursue his master’s degree in business administration

Read Irving Miseda's story

Missing a shot? Need help with your health insurance waiver? We've got you covered with the BSMART & Get the Bag workshop on everything you need to know about your immunization status. 

Read more about the Vaxxed & Ready workshop hosted by FYE, Student Health Services, and Student Housing and Residence Life.

Roll into the weekend at Friday Night Live! Join us for a night of skating, music and fun.

Read more about the FNL Roll Bounce Roller Rink. 

Connect Fest is your chance to discover student organizations, meet new people, and find communities that match your interests. Read more on how you can become more involved on campus.

As UAB prepares for the start of the fall semester, the Hill Student Center is sharing several important updates for students, faculty and staff, including fall operating hours, temporary restroom changes during Panhellenic Recruitment Week and the Labor Day holiday schedule.

Read more about the HSC fall updates...

Mark your calendars and make plans to join us October 2–4, 2026, for Fall Family Weekend at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. 

Learn more about Fall Family Weekend 2026.

Sodexo Live’s (BJCC | Protective Stadium | Legacy Arena) District Manager, Scott Timothy, and Sodexo’s “Stop Hunger” Champion, Molly Crouch, announced on June 25, 2026, the start of Sodexo’s “Stop Hunger” campaign.

Read more about the Stop Hunger Campaign...

The UAB Division of Student Affairs is introducing RealResponse, an anonymous communication platform designed to make it easier for students to report concerns, ask questions, and connect with support resources in a safe and accessible way

Read more about RealResponse... 

From June 4-5, UAB Disability Support Services hosted the ADRS Prep Zone program, a college readiness experience designed specifically for high school students who are blind or have low vision.

Read More about UAB's partnership with ADRS...

Miss UAB 2026 McKinley Hubbard represented the University of Alabama at Birmingham during the Miss Alabama competition held June 3 - 6 at Samford University, earning three scholarships.

Read more about her experience competing in Miss Alabama 2026.

For McKinley Hubbard, representing the University of Alabama at Birmingham means more than wearing a crown.

Read more about her journey to the Miss Alabama 2026 stage.

 For Savannah McCartney, involvement in UAB Student Media became more than a creative outlet – it became a place for growth, connection, and confidence.

Read more aboutSavannah ...

 The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Veterans Services office hosted its Green Zone Training on April 14, providing faculty and staff with resources and strategies to better support military-connected students transitioning to university life.

Readmore aboutUAB's Green Zone Training ...