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UAB shatters enrollment record and welcomes largest, highest-achieving freshman class
For the second consecutive year, the University of Alabama at Birmingham has achieved record enrollment, growing its student body to 20,902 — an increase of 1,367 students from last year’s record enrollment of 19,535. -
UAB Lecture Series presents Alfonso Ribeiro
UAB is excited to welcome Alfonso Ribeiro -- known affectionately as "Carlton" from the hit 90s TV series "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" -- for the first installment of UAB Student Involvement & Leadership's 2017 Lecture Series. -
Residence Hall tutoring sessions make academic support more accessible to students
Student Housing and Residence Life, in partnership with the Vulcan Materials Academic Success Center (VMASC), is bringing tutoring to the residence halls through “Study Squad”. -
Student Affairs launches its Strategic Investment Grant Program
In an effort to promote innovation, creativity and collaboration, the UAB Division of Student Affairs has established a grant program to support initiatives that advance its strategic priorities. -
Avoid the ‘freshman 15’ with UAB tips for healthy eating, new food attitude
Game-day parties, late-night pizza get-togethers and socializing on the quad are an important part of the college experience. -
UAB students happy to be back on campus
Sights and sounds from UAB students as the fall semester gets underway. -
Aug. 31 Student Involvement Fair moves to the Campus Rec
A little rain won't stop this show. The 2017 Student Involvement Fair has been moved to Courts 3 and 4 in the UAB Campus Recreation Center. -
Rangeela takes on social problems by way of Bollywood
Each semester, a group of UAB students comes together to stand firm against social injustice. “Stand” may be a misnomer, however. Because this group is UAB Rangeela, Alabama’s first competitive Bollywood fusion dance team. -
Part-Time Job Fair aims to help ease students’ financial strain
UAB Career & Professional Development Services invites all students to attend the 2017 Part-Time Job Fair on September 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Hill Student Center Ballroom. -
Free block party scheduled for Friday, Sept. 1
UAB Housing and Residence Life along with UAB Student Media will host the Blazer Block Party on Friday, Sept. 1. Students are invited to enjoy entertainment from BlazeRadio’s own DJ Jul_YEEEn and Baby Chad while enjoying FREE pizza and ice cream sandwiches. -
Sending our thoughts and prayers
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people in Texas affected by Hurricane Harvey and the devastating flooding that has followed. -
Student Counseling Services helps to build resilience with fall student groups
Student Counseling Services will offer three student groups this fall. Attendees can learn everything from meditation practices, how to build personal resilience and tools to regulating overwhelming emotions. -
Find your place at the 2017 Student Involvement Fair!
If you’re a new or returning UAB student, mark your calendars for the 2017 Student Involvement Fair! The big day takes place on Thursday, August 31, 2017 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the campus green. -
Hill Student Center announces new user and service rates
Starting August 28, 2017, UAB Hill Student Center will administer fees for the use of its meeting and event rooms. -
Van service for employees with limited mobility begins Aug. 21
Just in time for the fall semester, UAB Parking and Transportation will launch BlazeRide, a new van service program that will operate 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and provide door-to-door accessible transport. -
INTO UAB celebrates first graduate
After completing his master’s degree in just three semesters, Kevin Wang will graduate Saturday, Aug. 12, as the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s first INTO UAB graduate. -
Got a question? Ask a Blazer!
Even though you've attended orientation this summer, navigating campus on your first days of classes can be overwhelming. Blazers are friendly and helpful folks. If you're a new student at UAB, you'll learn that quickly. -
Stay active this fall with Adventure Recreation’s outdoor trips
The Beginning in September, UAB Adventure Recreation’s experienced staff will take groups of UAB employees and students on outdoor trips across the Southeast, from North Carolina to Florida. Participants play a flat rate for transportation and equipment rental. -
Blazer Welcome is on our heels – Submit your event today!
Blazer Welcome (August 21-September 29) is just around the corner. That means the Blazer community is preparing for an exciting Fall semester, and UAB faculty, staff and student groups are now submitting events to the online Blazer Welcome calendar! -
Alabama GI Dependents Scholarship makes changes to program
There are major changes coming for the Alabama GI Dependents Scholarship starting July 31, 2017.