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Jian “Jeff” Guan, Ph.D., will serve as the next dean of the UAB Collat School of Business, effective Jan. 1, 2027.
Watching the Emmy-nominated documentary “Join or Die” is helping first-year Blazers understand why getting involved on campus matters. It is part of a new tradition in which students, faculty and staff select a different film each year to give freshmen a common experience and spark discussions.
A 3 percent merit pay increase pool for university employees (Workgroups A and F) is once again planned. With this year’s pool, President Watts has now delivered merit-based pay increases to university employees nine out of the last 10 years. See details on timing in this story.
There are several important things to keep in mind at UAB and UAB Medicine leading up to election day, as well as on and after Nov. 3, as a member of a community at a public university and academic medical center.
UAB’s University Writing Center can help with writing for all types of coursework, as well as personal statements, scholarship essays, and theses and dissertations.
Any benefit-eligible employee of UAB, UAB Hospital and UAB Hospital Management LLC can access a personalized benefits experience with this free app.
Four faculty members and the leader of UAB’s Office of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning break down how to translate faculty expertise into new programs.
The new BlazerID Lifecycle Management process, available starting Nov. 2, will improve how access to university systems and data is managed when employees leave UAB.
UAB’s annual open enrollment for benefits begins at 7 a.m. Oct. 16 and runs through 5 p.m. Nov. 2. Eligible employees can choose among dental, vision and health insurance plans plus voluntary plan options and tax-deferred spending accounts for health and dependent care for 2027.
Nationwide, health care costs continue to rise, and UAB is working to balance the impact of these costs on its employees and the organization. Here are some things you can do to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.
Nominations are open now through Oct. 30 for students, postdoc scholars, faculty and staff who are helping create a healthier, more supportive UAB community.
UAB offers employee-paid short-term along with UAB provided long-term disability benefits designed to provide income protection when an employee is unable to work due to a qualifying illness, injury, pregnancy or other covered medical condition. Benefits-eligible employees can enroll during this year’s Open Enrollment period from Oct. 16-Nov. 2.
UAB will offer dental and vision insurance, along with a range of voluntary benefits during the annual open enrollment period, and eligible employees of UAB, UAB Hospital and UAB Hospital Management LLC will have the option to choose or decline that coverage between 7 a.m. Oct. 16 and 5 p.m. Nov. 2.
Benefit-eligible employees of UAB, UAB Hospital and UAB Hospital Management LLC will have the option to choose or decline health care coverage during the annual open enrollment Oct. 16-Nov. 2.
Find out when shots will be available in Spain Auditorium, The Kirklin Clinic and UAB Hospital-Highlands. See a full list of locations, dates and times on the UAB Employee Health site here.
Learn how to practice fire prevention in your office, lab, classroom or residence hall.
A benefit option that enables employees to pay lower monthly health care premiums in exchange for higher out-of-pocket expenses for covered services continues to grow in favor among eligible employees.
Despite rising health care costs nationwide, dental and vision insurance premiums will not increase for 2027, and there will only be a modest increase in health insurance premiums.
Follow these tips to reduce the risk of stolen personal items, and alert UAB Police or UAB’s Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management team if someone in a public area is behaving suspiciously.
Stay tuned to the UAB Reporter as UAB begins rolling out open enrollment information to provide benefit-eligible employees time to review upcoming changes and make informed decisions. Open enrollment begins at 7 a.m. Oct. 16 and concludes at 5 p.m. Nov. 2.
The 2026 honorees for the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching represent each school, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Honors College, and the Graduate School. Hear what their students and colleagues have to say in this story.
To help students thrive in times of uncertainty and change, UAB Student Counseling Services offers programs that inspire others to prioritize well-being in their own lives — and helpful tools that are easy for students to access.
Students, no matter where you are on your path to getting hired, you should visit the UAB Career Center to put your best foot forward.
The Developing Emerging Administrative Leaders program is a transformative, career-accelerating experience for high-potential staff of UAB and UAB Medicine. Apply now through Sept. 22.
UAB Employee Wellness introduces Nutu, a personalized digital health and wellness app that is available at no cost to eligible employees.
Professor Rajesh K. Kana, Ph.D., associate dean for Graduate and Continuing Education in the College of Arts and Sciences, will begin serving Oct. 1.
The AI Integration Hub helps faculty, staff, researchers, clinicians and students share ideas, request approvals, find guidance and more. Learn more about its features and see a list of those named to lead the initiative’s AI Pillars and AI Literacy Taskforce.
Brain Snacks are quick, hands-on activities that give young scientists the chance to spark curiosity at Birmingham events.
UAB Department of Neurology Chair David Standaert, M.D., Ph.D., will serve as UAB’s next vice president for Research following a national search. Standaert received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the UAB community throughout the search process.
With many efforts now implemented or integrated into ongoing operations, the focus is now on sustaining momentum, learning from researcher feedback and maintaining accountability through established owners and governance pathways.