People of UAB
The National Association of Schools of Theatre Commission on Accreditation reviews applications and votes on accreditation and reaccreditation for colleges and universities across the United States.
Hunter Forsythe of Hoover, McKinley Morris of Columbiana and Williams Beaumont of Homewood won first place in the cybersecurity division of Innovate Hackathon.
Lucius’ work on molecular motors to inform therapeutic strategies for chronic diseases aligns with the grant mission of advancing general medical sciences.
A 2006 paper by Patrick Murphy, Ph.D., has been named the most influential publication in the Journal of Management History, according to a 2025 bibliometric analysis of 497 peer-reviewed articles.
Donte Johnson traveled over 8,000 miles away from home for a summer research program that opened new horizons.
Curcio and Owsley have dedicated decades of work to age-related macular degeneration.
The CLS Program partners with universities and nonprofits globally to provide American students opportunities to develop international language proficiency and cultural understanding, supporting long-term U.S. engagement with critical regions of the world.
The undergraduate program is a student-focused degree for those whose passion is helping individuals with a short-term or chronic disability to reach their fullest potential.
Karim Mikhail majored in neuroscience and philosophy, led a successful undergraduate career at UAB thanks to the strong mentorship both programs have to offer, and found lifelong friends working as an International Mentor.
After being homeschooled until high school, John Goodman is graduating from UAB with a degree in industrial distribution, lifelong friends, and track record of academic excellence, service and leadership.
Abby Hill is a volunteer firefighter and a UAB nursing student. From answering emergency calls in rural Alabama to preparing for a career in trauma nursing, Hill’s UAB journey reflects resilience and a deep dedication to her community.
Melissa Mercer, Miss UAB 2025, is set to graduate Saturday, May 3 — just eight weeks before she takes the stage to compete for the prestigious title of Miss Alabama.
Xavier Golden always planned to become a doctor; but after joining the military and discovering tech careers through TikTok, he switched paths to computer science, earning his degree and more than one job offer.
Jacqueline Hernandez-Burgos would have never guessed that when she transferred to UAB she would also become familiar with UAB Medicine.
Hara, assistant professor in the Department of World Languages and Literatures, was selected for the honor because of his tremendous contribution to the Japanese program at UAB.
Mullins, a longtime UAB leader, will oversee finance, facilities, construction and business operations.
The CIO Hall of Fame spotlights outstanding IT leaders who have significantly contributed to and profoundly influenced the IT discipline.
Snekha Rajasekaran plans to leverage her passion for medicine and social welfare to become a service-oriented physician-scientist, improving lives in Alabama and beyond.
Maria Grant, M.D., was recently awarded the Research to Prevent Blindness David F. Weeks Award for Outstanding Vision Research.
Those inducted into the Hall of Fame have made contributions to the advancement of engineering and technology.
The UAB Department of Dermatology chair, Boni Elewski, M.D., was recently awarded the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Gold Medal Award.
InspireHER awards are presented by the national EmpowerHER Foundation to recognize women who make a profound, lasting impact on the lives of others.
Jacquelyn Shaia, J.D., Ph.D., director of UAB’s Public Relations curriculum, is faculty advisor for the nationally recognized PRCA/PRSSA student chapter.
Garvey’s career spans decades of influential work, shaping national guidelines for obesity and diabetes treatment.
The commission recommends a shift away from relying solely on BMI to more accurately define obesity as a disease.
Brynn Welch, Ph.D., has received the 2024 David W. Concepción Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching, and Lindsay Brainard, Ph.D., received the 2024 Article Prize.
Brianna Hampton is excited to grow as a Future Educator Fellow and looks forward to her clinical experiences.
Heersink’s exemplary service to UAB has been recognized by one of the highest honors bestowed at the institution, the President’s Medal.
Colton Segars pivoted from history to nursing after working in the Blazer Simulation Lab at the School of Nursing, finding his long-term career interest.
Michael Niederweis, Ph.D., and Cynthia Owsley, Ph.D., who collectively hold 23 patents, have been recognized for approaches to DNA sequencing and detection of impaired dark adaptation, respectively.