LATEST NEWS
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Meet the new AVP for Student Experience
The Division of Student Affairs invites the entire UAB community to a welcome reception for Mary Wallace, the new assistant vice president for Student Experience. -
UAB Hill Student Center receives 2017 Design Award
The UAB Hill Student Center, designed by Herrington Architects/Hastings & Chivetta Architects, has received the 2017 Merit Award by the Birmingham chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The design was recognized during the organization’s annual Design Awards ceremony June 22. -
Miss UAB gives exceptional performance in the 2017 Miss Alabama Pageant
Miss UAB took home a $1,500 scholarship and a talent award for her exceptional performance in the 2017 Miss Alabama Pageant. 48 contestants competed for the title from June 7-10 at Samford University’s Wright Center, including six contestants who were current or former students of UAB. -
Celebrate #theReturn of UAB Football at free UAB House Party with Sam Hunt concert
UAB House Party with Sam Hunt, a free concert hosted by the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Friday, Sept. 1, will kick off a historic weekend of celebration for Blazer fans, as the football team returns to competition the following day. -
UAB Student Affairs names assistant vice president of Student Experience
Mary Wallace, Ph.D., has been named assistant vice president for Student Experience in the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Wallace has more than 23 years of experience in service to students; most recently serving as associate dean of students and director of Campus Life at Louisiana State University (LSU). Her official start date is July 10, 2017. -
Faculty honored for their commitment to disability support
UAB Disability Support Services recently named the winners of its Spring 2017 Faculty Awards. Every year, two faculty members are selected by students and through a vetting process of the professional staff in DSS. -
Miss UAB competes for Miss Alabama crown
It’s time to cheer on Miss UAB! Harley Chapin, the current Miss UAB, will compete in the 2017 Miss Alabama Pageant June 7-10 at the Wright Center at Samford University. The pageant will begin at 7 p.m. each night. All students, faculty, staff and friends of UAB are invited to support as she vies for the crown. -
Parking & Transportation to offer a para-transit service to students, faculty and staff
UAB Parking & Transportation will offer a new van service for students, faculty and staff with mobility impairments start of the fall semester. This service will be called BlazeRide and will be in collaboration with Disability Support Services and the AWARE Disability Management Progam. -
National Recording Artist Khalid closed out UAB Spring Semester with mini-concert at HSC
More than 900 students, faculty, staff and visitors packed the Hill Student Center on Saturday, April 22 for food, drinks, swag and carnival-themed attractions as part of Springfest 2017, but the highlight of the night was the mini-concert by Billboard Top-10 recording artist Khalid. -
The Commons closes for Summer 2017 renovations
UAB Campus Dining wants students, faculty, staff and visitors to be aware The Commons will be closed Summer 2017 for renovations. WOW Café will operate in its place as an all-you-care-to-eat cafeteria this summer, open to students with summer meal plans only. -
UAB News celebrates graduating students
More than 2,000 students will graduate in the spring 2017 commencement ceremonies on April 29. Here are some of their stories. -
Simulations promote a better grasp of campus accessibility
Students, faculty and staff put themselves in the positions of people with ADHD, dyslexia, multiple sclerosis and hearing, mobility and visual impairment to better understand obstacles to accessibility on campus. -
Birmingham 101 brings its final spring event into the heart of Ensley
Student Involvement & Leadership hopes to expand students’ understanding and broaden perspectives of the Birmingham community during the final Spring 2017 installment of Birmingham 101 – a special off-campus edition in historic Ensley. -
Candidates for the Assistant VP for Student Experience to give presentations
Position: Assistant Vice President for Student Experience
Time: 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Place: New Freshman Residence Hall, Cahaba Room -
Grad Week 2017 kicks off
Student Involvement & Leadership is proud to present Grad Week 2017. This springtime rite of passage gives graduating students a chance to commemorate their time together, reflect on experiences at UAB, relax and celebrate their status as rising alumni. -
UAB Football Spring Game kicks off April 1
Take part in the excitement of the return of UAB Football this Saturday, April 1 at Legion Field! The UAB Football Spring Game is free to all UAB students and $5 for the public. -
Remembering Our Blazers: A Memorial Gathering
The Division of Student Affairs invites the UAB community to join us for a memorial gathering as we will remember the students, faculty and staff we have lost this past year. The event will take place on Friday, April 21 at 12 noon in the Blazer Hall RLC. For disability-related accommodations, please call 934-4205 or email dss@uab.edu. -
Student Counseling to offer Alcohol Awareness Screenings April 6
Student Counseling Services will offer offer Alcohol Awareness screenings at locations around UAB's campus on Thursday, April 6 from 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. -
Hammock park opens soon
A new hammock park, located near Rast Hall, will open just in time for students returning from Spring Break. The park, opening March 29, is a solution to the ever-growing use of portable hammocks around campus, which can damage young trees. -
UAB Football Spring Game at Legion Field Set for April 1
Head Coach Bill Clark and the UAB Football program will play its 2017 Spring Game on Saturday, April 1 at Legion Field with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. presented by Legacy Community Federal Credit Union, Carlile’s BBQ and ABC33/40.