The UAB Center for Community Outreach Development (CORD) was thrilled to receive a second consecutive $30,000 grant from EBSCO Community Impact to support EBSCO Scholars: Summer Science Institute III (SSI III)—an eight-week immersive research program that engages high school students in hands-on scientific exploration and introduces them to STEM career pathways.

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal listed the city of Birmingham as being one of “the top five most promising locations to find work for recent college graduates.” The University of Alabama at Birmingham College of Arts and Sciences is doing its part to prepare students for a wide variety of job opportunities within the Magic City and beyond.

Across more than two decades of innovation, mentorship, and advocacy, Professor Clarence “Clancy” Blair, PhD, established himself as an internationally respected leader in the fields of early childhood development, developmental neuroscience, and education.

Read the 2025 issue of Arts & Sciences magazine featuring stories on the College's new degree programs and concentrations, honoring the legacy of Dr. Clarence "Clancy" Blair Jr., and how CAS is upholding its new strategic plan for 2024-2028. Also, check out photos from CAS events, a comprehensive list of faculty authors, and more.

Read the 2024 issue of Arts & Sciences magazine featuring stories on the 501 Building, MPA alumnus David Dada, international music tours, and the Undergraduate Neuroscience Program. Also, check out photos from CAS events, a comprehensive list of faculty authors, and more.

Singing Michael Trotta’s “Requiem” is nothing new for University of Alabama at Birmingham senior Sierra Frazier.

Neuroscience is one of those subjects that can get tossed around like astrophysics or aquaculture. It sounds impressive, but what does it mean? And who actually pursues such a career?

David Dada’s interest in the University of Alabama at Birmingham was catalyzed by an unlikely event—the renovation of Bartow Arena.

Read the 2023 issue of Arts & Sciences magazine featuring stories on J. Frank Barefield, Jr., the Center for OutReach and Development, and an evolving partnership between the Department of Theatre and Red Mountain Theatre Company, plus updates from the 2022-2023 academic year.

Longtime UAB program helps young students learn–and enjoy–the possibilities of STEM.

Read the 2022 issue of Arts & Sciences magazine featuring stories on the UAB TRIP Lab, Alabama Poet Laureate Ashley M. Jones, plus updates from the 2021-2022 academic year.

Undergraduate programs in immunology and cancer biology are offering students one-of-a-kind educational experiences.

The Chapman family has long believed that education transforms lives, and they are particularly committed to students who struggle with the costs of higher education.

For David and Phyllis Brasfield, Birmingham represents opportunity and growth. And, according to both Brasfields, UAB is at the heart of it all.

This spring, public relations students from UAB took home an astounding number of awards at the annual conference for the Public Relations Council of Alabama.

Dr. Yuliang Zheng shares impressive updates about the Department of Computer Science.

The UAB Department of Psychology is behind the wheel of an innovative research program designed to study driver behavior.

Throughout the spring, George Liber served as UAB's expert on the war in Ukraine.

Creative people often seek out safe spaces where they can express themselves and connect with others.

After an unprecedented academic year, the College of Arts and Sciences community takes a moment to highlight the profound achievements of our faculty, students, alumni, and staff.