After leading UAB to a decade of unprecedented success across its mission, Ray Watts is UAB’s longest-serving president — with more to come.   

New report outlines dramatic increases in UAB’s economic, jobs impact.

UAB’s cybersecurity program prepares graduates for careers in the high-demand field.

A new Biomedical Research and Psychology Building — made possible by a $76 million federal appropriation — received stage 1 approval from the UA System Board of Trustees.

The university continues its five-year streak of record growth in research and development.  

UAB’s research and reputation land it among the top institutions in the world.

This is the fifth consecutive year that UAB has been named a Diversity Champion and received the HEED award.

A transformative gift to UAB from J. Frank Barefield, Jr. will help shape a more prosperous future for Birmingham and beyond.

The funding from Alabama Innovation Corporation will help UAB startups make a profound impact in the biotechnology industry.

UAB Athletics urges fans to be seen in green, purchase tickets in advance, and participate in the pre-game activities to make the best of their game day experience.

If you are in town for The World Games, or just want to skip the doctor’s office, UAB Medicine now has online urgent care options.

The designated partners have shown their commitment to their employees by promoting a healthy lifestyle. They encourage employees to take physical activity breaks, offer tips for healthy eating, host health and wellness sessions for team members, and more.

After receiving monetary support to continue his education at UAB, Shegun Otulana and his wife, Mary, want to pay it forward to future UAB students.

The UAB School of Nursing is relaunching its nurse-midwifery pathway to grow a workforce of nurse-midwives who can improve access to care for underserved women and their infants in Alabama.

Live HealthSmart Alabama has taken its signature keys — healthy eating, prevention and wellness, physical activity, and education — to create and implement initiatives at all levels within the institution.

New $78 million Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building will accelerate advancements in precision medicine, informatics and data sciences — areas that represent the future of modern health care.

UAB graduate and professional programs are well represented in the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings.

UAB has been recognized as one of just 13 institutions ranked as national leaders in racial and gender diversity representation in leadership.

In the study published in the American Journal of Transplantation, UAB researchers tested the first human preclinical model for transplanting genetically modified pig kidneys into humans.

As CEO, Vickers says his priorities will be in continuing UAB’s clinical and research excellence and working to eliminate disparities in health care throughout the state and region.

Collective strength of the research enterprise leads to almost $849 million in research grants and awards for FY 2021.

UAB’s Collat School of Business continues to blaze the path for future generations.

View photos of the Heersink family’s being honored at a UAB Football game.

Live HealthSmart’s goal is to improve Alabama’s national health ranking by 2030.

The Magic City Data Collective, a public-private partnership, brings together local students, researchers and data experts in project teams to provide the information Birmingham leaders need to move the Magic City forward.

UAB’s 2021 census data reflects the largest and most diverse first-time freshman cohort in school history.

Record $95 million Heersink lead gift to advance strategic growth and biomedical innovation.

Live HealthSmart Alabama will host a ribbon cutting event Sept. 20, to celebrate phase one improvements in the Titusville community.

Health Promoting Universities are an international community that aspires to transform the health and sustainability of current and future societies, strengthen communities, and contribute to the well-being of people, places and the planet.

Students enrolled in higher education institutions can apply for the third installment of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. Requirements for eligibility have changed, allowing more students to receive funding.