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Sarah Atkinson has had psychology on her mind since an early age
“I was always an existential-type kid,” said Atkinson. “I enjoyed psychology because it’s essentially the study of humans and human behavior, and how everything interacts with one another from a psychological perspective. I found that fascinating. I wanted to study that and learn more about it, and eventually be able to help people who are going through very difficult times in their life.”
Read moreBuchwalter’s time at UAB has led to a variety of pursuits, from teaching to TikTok
“There was just something about her raw curiosity and desire for knowledge that made teaching something I wanted to pursue,” said Buchwalter, who went on to major in history—with a double minor in philosophy and criminal justice—and later earn a master’s in social science education. “I absolutely fell in love with working with those kids, so I pivoted into education.”
Read moreCAS Graduate Research Day spotlights research and the changing landscape of graduate education
On November 20, 2024, the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) hosted its first-ever Graduate Research Day at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Alumni House.
Read moreMeet the 2024 – 2025 CAS Champions
The College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 CAS Champions.
Read moreAnthropology student using skills in the community
The following is a guest piece written by anthropology student Kizzi Frisby. The College of Arts and Sciences occasionally invites students to author reflections on their experiences in the classroom and in the community.
Read moreCommunication studies grad Zach Moore captures impactful stories for Immune Deficiency Foundation
How do you ask somebody questions about the worst experience of their life, all while filming their response? That was the dilemma facing 2014 University of Alabama at Birmingham graduate Zach Moore recently as he created a documentary in his role as Communications Manager of Digital Media for the non-profit Immune Deficiency Foundation.
Read moreDepartment of Mathematics sophomore is on the fast track to success
Kiersten Ratcliff is all-in on mathematics. Since choosing to attend the University of Alabama at Birmingham for her studies, Ratcliff—a sophomore in the Department of Mathematics Fast Track Program—has been exploring the many research and mentorship opportunities the department has to offer.
Read moreUAB’s new music therapy program is pitch-perfect for founding Director Ja’Bria Barber
Earlier this year, the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Music announced a new music therapy concentration. The news hit all the right notes for Ja’Bria Barber, Ph.D., so, even though she has no connections to the Birmingham area, she left her home near Charlotte, North Carolina, in August to join UAB as the founding Director of Music Therapy on the university-side of campus.
Read moreSanogo found a home at UAB
While growing up in Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa, Fatoumata Sanogo, Ph.D., did not enjoy school. In fact, she actively disliked it. That all shifted when she enrolled in a boarding school per her parents’ request.
Read moreCareer of Southern Research’s Rebecca Boohaker was developed in a UAB lab
Like many people, Rebecca Boohaker, Ph.D., had a part-time job in high school dealing with dishes. But instead of food dishes in a restaurant, Boohaker was handling petri dishes in the microbiology lab of University of Alabama at Birmingham professor John Kearney, Ph.D.
Read moreMeet the College of Arts and Sciences USGA Senators
Meet the student senators representing the College of Arts and Sciences in the Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA)!
Read moreTwenty CAS faculty members receive promotions
The College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce that 20 faculty members across ten departments have been awarded promotions (including one faculty member who also was awarded tenure).
Read moreCollege of Arts and Sciences hosts symposium focused on health humanities
On September 27, 2024, the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences hosted a half-day Health Humanities Symposium for faculty members and graduate students.
Read moreUAB’s Department of Communication Studies remembers Dr. Larry Powell
CAS alumni shine at annual awards dinner
On September 19, the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s National Alumni Society hosted its 2024 Alumni Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting at the UAB Alumni House.
Read moreDepartment of Theatre welcomes middle and high school teachers to campus
Sometimes, a brief conversation can make a big difference.
For Department of Theatre Chair Kelly Allison, a quick chat with Jamie Stephenson, chapter director for the Alabama Educational Theatre Association (aka “Alabama Thespians”), sparked an invitation that will likely benefit hundreds of middle and high school students for years to come.
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Upcoming interdisciplinary forums to honor the life and legacy of Theodore Haddin
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences has selected five presentations for the 2024-2025 Theodore Haddin Interdisciplinary Forum Series (also known as “Haddin Forums”).
Read morePhilosophy alumna brings Southern Philosophy to Boston
Liza Thomas wants to become a philosopher. She graduated with a B.A. in Philosophy from the Department of Philosophy in 2023 and is now applying for graduate philosophy programs to achieve her goal.
Read moreNew B.A. in Human Rights seeks to equip students with skills needed to make a difference
University of Alabama at Birmingham students will have even more opportunities to engage with the community and human rights thanks to the new Bachelor of Arts in Human Rights (HRT) launching this fall.
Read moreSummer 2024 photo recap
Throughout Summer 2024, faculty, staff, and students across the College of Arts and Sciences facilitated camps and on-campus experiences for middle school, high school, and college students.
Read moreMollica finds a new career path and support through the Department of Computer Science
“It is never too late to start something new,” said Mollica, a senior earning a B.A. in Computer Science—and a Minor in Business—who will graduate in August 2024. “When you say ‘yes’ … opportunities open to you that you can’t even imagine in your wildest dreams.”
Read moreSocial Work Faculty News
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Social Work would like to congratulate Mary Jacque Carroll and Laurel Iverson Hitchcock, Ph.D., on their successful promotions! During the fall semester of 2024, Carroll will be promoted to associate professor, while Hitchcock will assume the title of professor.
Read moreSocial Work welcomes Drs. Kun Wang and Jay O’Shields
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Pangborn selected as new chair of the Department of English
Matthew H. Pangborn, Ph.D., will serve as the next chair of the Department of English in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences.
Read moreHenrich looking forward to new home for the Department of Psychology
On June 28, 2024, the University of Alabama at Birmingham broke ground on the new UAB Biomedical Research and Psychology Building.
Read moreCollege of Arts and Sciences faculty reflect on Humanities Building
Some know it as the Humanities Building, others simply refer to it as “Building Three.” Regardless of what you call it, the building has served the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s campus well for the past five decades.
Read moreCollege of Arts and Sciences awards artificial intelligence grant
In March 2024, the College of Arts and Sciences announced its first-ever competition for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Interdisciplinary Team Awards.
Read moreIn Memoriam: Marjorie S. Price (1947-2024)
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Philosophy recently lost one of its longtime faculty members when Dr. Marjorie Price passed away on May 30, 2024. Her final resting place is Temple Sholom Cemetery in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Read moreExplore graduate programs in UAB’s College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences is home to a wide range of undergraduate degrees and certificates. In fact, the College has been considered the foundation of undergraduate education at UAB for over a decade.
Read moreDiscussing philosophy of science with Marshall Abrams
Marshall Abrams, Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Philosophy, teaches about and conducts research on philosophy of science. The College of Arts and Sciences recently sat down with Abrams to discuss philosophy of science, his courses, and his 2023 book titled Evolution and the Machinery of Chance: Philosophy, Probability, and Scientific Practice in Biology.
Read moreHistory students research, author blogs for Alabama publication
History students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are helping Alabama Heritage magazine share important stories about Alabama’s history.
Read moreInnovative REU program continues to engage students from across the country
The University of Alabama at Birmingham continues to host its long-running National Science Foundation—Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program.
Read moreNew Art and Art History concentration places an emphasis on graphic and digital design
Graphic and digital design are coming into even greater focus at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences.
Read moreWard to serve as new chair of the Department of History
Walter Ward, Ph.D., will serve as the next chair of the Department of History in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences.
Read moreAtoms, Engineers, and Reactors: My Journey at UAB
Logan Alexander Burnett, a graduating senior majoring in physics and minoring in mechanical engineering, chemistry, and mathematics, shares his UAB experience in this personal reflection.
Read moreDavis brings communication, public relations skills to the engineering field
Jami Davis, an alumnus of the Department of Communication Studies, serves as the chief financial officer for a mechanical engineering consultancy called MW/Davis Dumas and Associates, Inc. He shares how UAB has impacted the trajectory of his career.
“UAB has been a blessing to our family,” said Davis.
2024 winners of the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes full-time, regular faculty members of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in teaching.
Read moreCelebrating CAS Authors: 20 faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences published books in 2023
Twenty faculty members across multiple departments in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences wrote or edited 23 books last year.
Read moreSocial work at UAB ranks top 20 percent nationally
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s (UAB) Department of Social Work is once again ranked among the top 20 percent of programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). According to U.S. News and World Report, UAB has the No. 2 ranked social work program in the state of Alabama. Among all public universities nationwide, UAB’s Department of Social Work ranks No. 44.
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