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Biology students recognized at 2018 Spring Awards Ceremony and Luncheon

The Department of Biology recognized a number of undergraduate and graduate students at its 2018 Spring Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on April 12.

Automating personal safety with wearable smart jewelry

The Smart Bracelet, designed by UAB researchers, automatically detects signs of physical assault and alerts emergency personnel of the user’s location.

“Alabama Reckoner” by Doug Baulos on exhibition in Dothan

For the exhibition, Baulos will present portraits of artists who inspire him, many of whom are also from Alabama.

Stacy Moak recognized as a Faculty Fellow in Engaged Scholarship

Dr. Stacy Moak was recognized as a Faculty Fellow in Engaged Scholarship on March 23, 2018.

Social Work Month celebration with students and family

The UAB Department of Social Work celebrated Social Work Month with students and their families. Grace Dugger, SW Alumni Society President, was the keynote speaker.

Facebook privacy settings: How to make your account more secure

Gary Warner, cybersecurity expert and director of Research in Computer Forensics, offers tips on which Facebook settings to pay close attention to.

UAB Music flutist set for grad school at UK conservatory

Flutist and singer Marta Piroșcă has been awarded a full-tuition scholarship to Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London.

Four students selected for innovation fellowship to influence change on UAB’s campus

The University Innovation Fellowship provides a platform for students to innovate outside the classroom.

Leading the way to neuroscience diversity

Two graduate students and a UAB program are in the vanguard of efforts to increase underrepresented researchers in neuroscience.

Undergraduate Neuroscience Program's Outstanding Seniors: Remy Meir

Remy Meir, a senior majoring in the Undergraduate Neuroscience Program, writes about her experiences in the program and at UAB.

Undergraduate Neuroscience Program's Outstanding Seniors: Mugdha Mokashi

Mugdha Mokashi, a senior majoring in the Undergraduate Neuroscience Program, writes about her experiences in the program and at UAB.

Restoring turtle population in Alabama salt marshes is focus of newly received grant

Diamondback terrapin population, a staple in Alabama salt marshes, continues to decline. UAB researchers look to reverse conservation concerns.

BSW students attend the DC Fly-In

BSW Students Caroline Wood and Melody Higgins, along with Dr. Laurel Hitchcock, attended the University of Alabama's School of Social Work DC Fly-In.

Miranda Trentle awarded the Individual Fellowship Incentive Award

Chemistry graduate student Miranda Trentle was awarded the Individual Fellowship Incentive Award from the Graduate School.

Kiera Walker pairs research skills with a desire to help others

Kiera Walker went from a major in Biology to earning a graduate degree in counselor education, all at UAB.

National traffic safety program invites UAB graduate student to participate in research internship

A UAB graduate student will work with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety to gain hands-on research experience applicable to his work in the UAB TRIP Lab.

Research and creativity showcased at UAB undergraduate expo

UAB students gain experience in communicating research at 11th annual undergraduate expo.

Undergraduate Neuroscience Program's Outstanding Seniors: Samantha Thompson

Samantha Thompson, a senior majoring in the Undergraduate Neuroscience Program, writes about her experiences in the program and at UAB.

UAB offers new services for off-campus students

Off-Campus Student Services will be a centralized resource for all students who do not live on campus.

College of Arts and Sciences graduate programs ranked nationally

The Graduate and Professional programs within the Departments of Biology and Political Science and Public Administration rank among the nation’s best.

Three Questions: Award-winning poet Tina Mozelle Braziel

Tina Mozelle Braziel, program director of the Ada Long Creative Writing Workshop, is the recent recipient of the Philip Levine Prize for Poetry.

Undergraduate Neuroscience Program's Outstanding Seniors: Ben Boros

Ben Boros, a senior majoring in the Undergraduate Neuroscience Program, writes about his experiences in the program and at UAB.

UAB's 42nd annual Juried Student Exhibition

More than 80 works created by University of Alabama at Birmingham students were selected by guest juror Virginia Griswold for the 42nd annual Juried Student Exhibition

UAB students, alumni, faculty and staff win at ADDYs

Presented by the American Advertising Federation of Birmingham, the ADDY Awards are the advertising industry's largest competition.

Undergraduate Neuroscience Program's Outstanding Seniors: Rahul Gaini

Rahul Gaini, a senior majoring in the Undergraduate Neuroscience Program, writes about his experiences in the program and at UAB.

Cloning your voice in a minute

"Humans will over time become even more vulnerable to such attacks," warns Dr. Nitesh Saxena of UAB's Department of Computer Science.

Students prepare for spring break in Kenya

A group of social work students who are going to Kenya during Spring Break spent an evening sewing reusable napkins at Bib & Tucker.

Record turnout for the high school programming contest

The 11th annual high-school programming contest saw a record turnout of 58 students.

NASW annual advocacy day

Thirteen students took this excellent opportunity to practice their policy and advocacy skills, and learn more about how politics work in Alabama.

Introducing the new members of the Arts and Sciences Alumni Board

The College of Arts and Sciences is proud to introduce the new alumni board members for 2018.

Celebrating the 2017 College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Awards

These annual awards highlight the diverse talents, professional accomplishments, and community service of our alumni.

Grant awarded to UAB alumnus to continue research on Pacific leatherback sea turtle

A Pew Charitable Trusts Fellowship will allow a Ph.D. graduate to continue work to save endangered sea turtles.

Dr. Yakov Kasman Named Distinguished Professor

Dr. Yakov Kasman, Professor and Artist-in Residence in the Department of Music, has been named a Distinguished Professor by the Board of Trustees.

Nominations open for 2018 Ireland Award for Scholarly Distinction

The Ireland Prize for Scholarly Distinction recognizes, rewards, and encourages scholarly distinction in the arts and sciences. Read more

Study shows options to decrease risk of motor vehicle crashes for adolescent drivers

Driving assessments and experience in diverse driving situations could lead to fewer crashes among young drivers.

First-ever winners of College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Awards for Excellence in Teaching

The Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes full-time regular faculty members of College of Arts and Sciences who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in teaching.

Marine biologist to explore life cycle diversity in red seaweed

Krueger-Hadfield continues her investigation into ecology and evolution of seaweed life cycles.

Batey wins CAS interdisciplinary team award

Dr. D. Scott Batey, Assistant Professor of Social Work, and his colleagues have won the UAB College of Arts and Sciences interdisciplinary team award.

Drop of Life documentary screening

The Student Social Work Organization sponsored a documentary about the impact of clean water on villages in Kenya.

Yakov Kasman to perform Rachmaninoff as soloist with ASO

"Rhapsody on a theme by Paganini" is one of the works most beloved by audiences around the globe.