LATEST NEWS
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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. -
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. -
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.
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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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.