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Health & Medicine Published 22 hours ago

In February 2026, UAB performed its first NKR-facilitated transplants, opening a new era of expanded donor options beyond the program’s historically internal swap and chain database.

2026 BFA Exhibition Graphic
Arts & Events Published 1 day ago

An intensive exploration across a range of disciplines, the BFA program of study at UAB prepares students to pursue careers as artists and designers or continue to graduate school.

From side, parked Live HealthSmart Alabama Mobile Wellness
Campus & Community Published 1 day ago

A new UAB and Alabama CEAL initiative aims to improve health by empowering neighborhoods.

Exterior of the UAB Rehabilitation Pavilion showing detail of UAB signage on the facade of the building.
Research & Innovation Published 1 day ago

Since March 2022, UAB and McMaster University have advanced a shared vision to strengthen institutional collaboration across research, education and global health initiatives.

Research & Innovation Published 2 days ago

In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, long-acting injectables proved to be a more effective treatment in maintaining consistent administration for those living with HIV and facing barriers to taking daily oral medications.

Female students wearing backpacks walking on sidewalk near Honors Hall
Campus & Community Published 2 days ago

UAB Honors College chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa received the Circle of Distinction recognition for the third consecutive academic year. 

UAB prosthetist uses tool to adjust a prosthesis.
Research & Innovation Published 2 days ago

Patients at the amputee clinic can receive prothesis sockets faster with the new 3D printer.

An illustrated book page showing Vocabby with fluffy white hair and glasses
Campus & Community Published 2 days ago

The free community vocabulary program, now in its 10th year, meets monthly and takes pre-K children on adventures as they learn vocabulary words through art and science integration. 

Graphic with a green background displaying a GLP-1, a pill, stomach, hormones and a brain
Research & Innovation Published 3 days ago

As UAB researchers continue to study how these drugs work and what comes next, their findings are helping move the conversation beyond hype, while working toward a clearer understanding of one of the most significant medical breakthroughs of the past decade.

Interior headshots of Ray L. Watts, M.D. and Maria Rodriguez Shirey, Ph.D.
People of UAB Published 3 days ago

UAB President Ray L. Watts, M.D., along with prominent UAB physicians, educators and researchers, will be honored at the induction ceremony on Aug. 8 in Montgomery.

A neon green outline of the state of Alabama on green background with a neon yellow golf flag stuck in the center of the state.
Campus & Community Published 3 days ago

Help create an instant Blazer tradition and enjoy golf-themed food, 18 holes of mini-golf fun, plus a chance to be on the Classic’s very first leaderboard, for $25.

Close-up of students performing their musical instruments in rehearsal, ranging from trumpet and trombone to marimba.
Arts & Events Published 4 days ago

Choose from student and faculty recitals, the UAB Piano Series, the annual PRISM concert showcase, ensemble performances, Gospel Choir, Opera, and much more.

Digital art showing human heart
Research & Innovation Published 4 days ago

Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a leading cause of heart-related disability in younger adults and the most common cause of sudden death in young athletes.

 A pregnant woman rests a small teddy bear on her stomach.
News You Can Use Published 5 days ago

Women, their partners and families may experience a range of emotions after a pregnancy loss, and a UAB expert says understanding how to offer support is critical.

Heidi Neas posing with her family and physicians.
Health & Medicine Published 8 days ago

Heidi Neas was diagnosed with cancer at 16 weeks pregnant, became cancer-free at 22 weeks and delivered a healthy baby boy.

Graphic poster for UAB Theater production "Don't Ask" that displays a person in uniform climbing the don't part of the title with a tan background and the Uniform Code of Military Justice written throughout the background.
Arts & Events Published 10 days ago

The UAB Department of Theatre is committed to supporting new voices in theater and moving new works forward. The latest is “Don’t Ask” from 2018 graduate Hayley Procacci.

Campus & Community Published 11 days ago

Beyond its impact on daily education, the new laboratory showcases UAB’s commitment to comprehensive, simulation-based surgical training in the field of ophthalmology.

A red heart shaped boxed of chocolates that is open on a white back ground displaying the exterior and interior of the box
News You Can Use Published 11 days ago

As you prepare for Valentine's Day, a UAB expert provides insight on the holiday's popular treat. 

Hands hold yellow paper cut-out of lungs with an aqua blue background.
Research & Innovation Published 14 days ago

The BREATHE-3 trial is a pioneering phase 3 pivotal clinical study investigating the impact of a novel, experimental device designed to open the airways within a patient’s lungs and release trapped air in patients battling severe emphysema and COPD. 

Participants run in the UAB Alumni Scholarship Race, including a man in a UAB jersey and hat making hand gestures in support of UAB.
Campus & Community Published 15 days ago

Now in its 20th year, the UAB Alumni Scholarship Run has raised nearly $1.2 million to support scholarships with 5K and 10K races, a 1-mile Fun Run, and a virtual run. 

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