Student Experience

National Recording Artist Khalid closed out UAB Spring Semester with mini-concert at HSC

National Recording Artist Khalid closed out UAB Spring Semester with mini-concert at HSC More than 900 students, faculty, staff and visitors packed the Hill Student Center on Saturday, April 22 for food, drinks, swag and carnival-themed attractions as part of Springfest 2017, but the highlight of the night was the mini-concert by Billboard Top-10 recording artist Khalid.

The Commons closes for Summer 2017 renovations

The Commons closes for Summer 2017 renovations UAB Campus Dining wants students, faculty, staff and visitors to be aware The Commons will be closed Summer 2017 for renovations. WOW Café will operate in its place as an all-you-care-to-eat cafeteria this summer, open to students with summer meal plans only.

UAB News celebrates graduating students

More than 2,000 students will graduate in the spring 2017 commencement ceremonies on April 29. Here are some of their stories.

Simulations promote a better grasp of campus accessibility

Students, faculty and staff put themselves in the positions of people with ADHD, dyslexia, multiple sclerosis and hearing, mobility and visual impairment to better understand obstacles to accessibility on campus.

Come one, come all to one of UAB’s greatest spring traditions

Come one, come all to one of UAB’s greatest spring traditions. UAB students, staff and faculty have made it through the school year -- now it’s time to unwind at Springfest on Saturday, April 22 on the Campus Green!

Spring commencement ceremonies, doctoral hooding at UAB on April 29

Spring commencement ceremonies, doctoral hooding at UAB on April 29 At least 2,015 students will graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and approximately 1,250 are expected to walk in the spring 2017 commencement ceremonies happening 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at Bartow Arena.

Birmingham 101 brings its final spring event into the heart of Ensley

Justin Quinn Student Involvement & Leadership hopes to expand students’ understanding and broaden perspectives of the Birmingham community during the final Spring 2017 installment of Birmingham 101 – a special off-campus edition in historic Ensley.

Disability Support Services offers a simulation experience

UAB Disability Support Services presents its first Disability Experience event the week of April 10. UAB students, faculty and staff have volunteered to experience a disability simulation, ranging from low vision to mobility limitations.

Grad Week 2017 kicks off

Grad Week 2017 kicks off Student Involvement & Leadership is proud to present Grad Week 2017. This springtime rite of passage gives graduating students a chance to commemorate their time together, reflect on experiences at UAB, relax and celebrate their status as rising alumni.

UAB Football Spring Game kicks off April 1

UAB Football Spring Game kicks off April 1 Take part in the excitement of the return of UAB Football this Saturday, April 1 at Legion Field! The UAB Football Spring Game is free to all UAB students and $5 for the public.

Remembering Our Blazers: A Memorial Gathering

Remembering Our Blazers: A Memorial Gathering The Division of Student Affairs invites the UAB community to join us for a memorial gathering as we will remember the students, faculty and staff we have lost this past year. The event will take place on Friday, April 21 at 12 noon in the Blazer Hall RLC. For disability-related accommodations, please call 934-4205 or email dss@uab.edu.

Students give back during Alternative Spring Break 2017 in New Orleans

Instead of vacationing during this year’s spring break, Student Involvement & Leadership and the Leadership Service Council gave UAB students an alternative: serve a community in need.