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Professor of Spanish publishes new book
John K. Moore, Jr., Ph.D., associate professor of Spanish in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, has published a new book.
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Congratulations 2020 BSW and MSW Graduates!
Please take a moment to watch the video of congratulation and well wishes from the Department of Social Work.

Celebrating 20 years of the UAB African American Studies Program
The program was approved as a degree-granting program by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education on April 28, 2000.
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The first annual undergraduate poetry contest in French
The French section organized its first annual undergraduate poetry contest in French entitled Le temps des poètes.
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Honoring the 2020 winners of Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

History Professor Publishes New Book

SSWO Serve at Project Homeless Connect 2020
On February 29th the Student Social Work Organization (SSWO) members had the opportunity to work with One Roof, located at 1704 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203, on the Project Homeless Connect 2020 as Smiling Face Client Guides.
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Ellyn Grady: Alumni Service Award 2020
This award honors alumni who have demonstrated extraordinary service to the local, national, or global community.
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Amanda Keller: Distinguished Young Alumni Award 2020
This award honors alumni ages 40 or younger for significant accomplishments in industry and/or their career field or for service in the College.
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Michael Chambers II: Distinguished Young Alumni Award 2020
This award honors alumni ages 40 or younger for significant accomplishments in industry and/or their career field or for service in the College.
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Christopher Edmonds: Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award 2020
This is the College’s highest honor, and is awarded to prominent alumni who have achieved distinction through exceptional contributions to their professions.
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College Advisors Win UAB Advising Awards
Congratulations to UAB Advising Award winners Deborah Littleton, College of Arts and Sciences Director of Advising and advisor for Criminal Justice majors; and Whitney Woodard, who advises all our Neuroscience and International Studies majors.
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Social Work Outstanding Student Awards
2020 Social Work Outstanding BSW and MSW Award recipients are Reese Joiner and Joseph Abua.
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Professional Writing alumni profile: Marie Sutton
Alumna Marie Sutton has worn a lot of hats throughout her educational and professional career.
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Linguistics alumni profile: Jeff Hodges
Words matter. No one knows that better than alumnus Jeff Hodges who has made a career out of helping others, most recently in his role as Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion Talent Program Manager for Regions Bank.
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Why I Give: Stephen Odaibo, M.D.

Why I Give: Elizabeth and Charlie Scribner

Why I Give: Robert Collins, Ph.D.

Professional Writing alumni profile: Luke Richey
Alumnus Luke Richey believes being open to new experiences and change will help you decide your path.
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Michel de Montaigne Endowed Prize in the History of Ideas
In honor of the 16th-century French essayist Michel de Montaigne and the College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Catherine Danielou, Senior Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences and recipient of the UAB Frederick W. Conner Prize in the History of Ideas, has established the Michel de Montaigne Endowed Prize in the History of Ideas.
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I am Arts and Sciences: Forte'
Criminal justice alumna Forte’ received the UAB National Alumni Society's Volunteer of the Year Award in 2019 for dedicating her time and effort to improving the university.
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Political Science and Public Administration faculty win national awards
Three faculty members in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration received organization-wide awards from the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration.
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Hurst-Wajszczuk named new associate dean of UAB Honors College

The College to offer training for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
The UAB College of Arts and Sciences will offer a training session for students preparing an application to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). Training will occur on Thursday, Sept. 5, at 3:30 p.m. in Volker Hall Lecture Room B.
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Dr. Gregory Pence wins 2019 Ireland Prize for Scholarly Distinction

Alumni Spotlight: Eric Meyer, Owner and Founder of Cahaba Brewing
Cahaba Brewing is one of the most popular and successful breweries in Birmingham. “When I began brewing, I started looking at what the science of brewing is,” says Eric. “A lot of people relate brewing beer more to cooking than anything else, but there’s so much more to it.
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Arts and Sciences alumni honored at UAB Excellence in Business Top 25 event
Ten alumni in the College of Arts and Sciences were honored as members of the UAB Excellence in Business Top 25 class of 2019.
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Jasmine Cunningham receives Dream Award Scholarship
Undergraduate Neuroscience student Jasmine Cunningham has been awarded the Dream Award Scholarship after overcoming significant barriers to make it to college.
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Rich Gere named new chair of the Department of Art and Art History
Print media artist Rich Gere comes to UAB from the Department of Art and Design at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
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Social Work students, faculty, and partners recognized on Social Work Day
The UAB Department of Social Work celebrated Social Work Month with students and their families, community partners, and faculty members on March 27, 2019.
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Student trip to Kenya focuses on health, girl's empowerment in the Maasai community
Over spring break, Stacy Moak, Ph.D., from the Department of Social Work and Tina Reuter, Ph.D., from the Institute of Human Rights led a study abroad trip to Kenya.
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Amsler, Kempin Reuter receive mentorship award
The UAB Graduate Dean's Excellence in Mentorship Award recognizes full-time regular UAB faculty members who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments as mentors of graduate students and/or postdoctoral fellows.

UAB in Norway: Fulbright Seminar Weekend

Undergraduate Neuroscience Program's Outstanding Seniors: Sid Chandra
Sid Chandra, a senior majoring in the Undergraduate Neuroscience Program, writes about his experiences in the program and at UAB.
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The College Honors 2018 Alumni Award Recipients at Annual Reception
The College of Arts and Sciences recognized three notable alumni at the annual Scholarship and Awards Luncheon on March 21, 2019. Our 2018 honorees were recognized for their diverse talents, professional accomplishments, and community service.
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Nominations open for 2019 Ireland Award for Scholarly Distinction
Annual prize awarded to College of Arts and Sciences Faculty.
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Pioneering Women in UAB Biology: Janice Roberts
In August 1971, Janice Roberts became the second woman to graduate with a master’s degree from UAB’s Department of Biology.
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Pioneering Women in UAB Biology: Nancy Love
On June 5, 1971, Nancy Love became the first woman to receive a master’s degree from the Department of Biology.
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Pioneering Women in UAB Biology: Dr. Vithal Ghanta
In 1986, Dr. Vithal Ghanta joined the Department of Biology as an Associate Professor, making her the department’s first female tenured faculty member. In 1989, she was promoted to full professor. Dr. Ghanta has spent the past 33 years advancing the department’s research and teaching.
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Pioneering Women in UAB Biology: Mary Shepherd
In June 1970, Mary Shepherd received her diploma from UAB, making her the first woman to ever graduate with a bachelor’s degree from the Department of Biology!
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