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Angela Lewis named interim chair of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration

Dr. Angela Lewis, professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration (formerly Government) and director of the Political Science Program, has agreed to serve as interim chair of the department.

In the Media: Jeremy Blackburn on Alt-Right Internet Communities

Read full article at The Conversation.

Birmingham Neighborhood Studies

Birmingham Neighborhood Studies explores the visual and material culture, history, and urban development of four Birmingham neighborhoods in transition.

Update from the Lab: Dr. Stacy Krueger-Hadfield

Follow our new series on research happening in the Department of Biology. Today's installment features recent papers from Dr. Stacy Krueger-Hadfield.

Update from the Lab: Dr. Nicole Riddle

Follow our new series on research happening in the Department of Biology. Today's installment features recent papers from Dr. Nicole Riddle.

Update from the Lab: Dr. Shahid Mukhtar

Follow our new series on research happening in the Department of Biology. Today's installment features recent papers from Dr. Shahid Mukhtar.

Update from the Lab: Dr. Jim McClintock

Follow our new series on research happening in the Department of Biology. Today's installment features recent papers from Dr. Jim McClintock.

Update from the Lab: Dr. Peggy Biga

Follow our new series on research happening in the Department of Biology. Today's installment features recent papers from Dr. Pegga Biga.

Update from the Lab: Dr. Asim Bej

Follow our new series on research happening in the Department of Biology. Today's installment features recent papers from Dr. Asim Bej.

Faculty save students nearly $270,000 on instructional materials

Faculty got creative with course materials, and both the course and students benefitted. New grants to develop affordable instructional materials will accelerate those savings.

Social Work faculty present at American Public Health Association conference

Faculty members Batey, King, Lee, Pollio, and Sims of the Department of Social Work participated in the American Public Health Association conference in Atlanta, GA.

McComiskey explores the future of rhetoric in a post-truth world

The loss of logos — patterns of reasoning — in modern discourse inspired English Professor Bruce McComiskey, Ph.D., to write his new book, “Post-Truth Rhetoric and Composition,” from Utah State University Press.

Designs by UAB professor in demand around the world

Works by artist Erin Wright, MFA, which touch on topics from democracy to organ donation, are making a global impact.

Faculty Participate in Council on Social Work Education’s Annual Program Meeting

Social Work faculty participated in in the Council on Social Work Education’s Annual Program Meeting, the preeminent meeting for social work educators, students, deans, and directors worldwide .

Graduate students win department paper award

Sociology graduate students Jalal Uddin and Haley Kendrick have been awarded best graduate student paper and honorable mention.

Graduate student continues breast cancer research with new grant

UAB graduate student Kendra Royston has been named a trainee to the Susan G. Komen Graduate Training in Disparities Research Grant.

Read the Fall 2017 issue of Arts & Sciences Magazine

Read about what happened last semester and what we're looking forward to in the Fall in the latest issue of Arts & Sciences Magazine.

Alumni Honored at UAB Excellence in Business Top 25 Event

Thirteen College of Arts and Sciences alumni were honored as members of the 2017 class of the Excellence in Business Top 25 on Friday, June 23, at the UAB National Alumni Society House.

Catherine Danielou Presented with Honorary Alumni Award

The UAB National Alumni Society has selected Dr. Catherine Daniélou, Senior Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, as its recipient of the 2017 Honorary Alumni Award.

Young Alum Gets Firsthand Look at Hurricane Irma

Cameron Edgeworth, a Trussville, Alabama native and 2015 graduate in mass communications/broadcasting, recently flew into the eye of Hurricane Irma.

Gilchrist Honored with President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Dr. Roger Gilchrist is one of 12 UAB faculty members selected to receive the 2017 President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Spring break abroad: Paris

Spend spring break 2018 in Paris, France, with the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.

Philosophy graduate Amanda Keller creates a place where everyone feels accepted

Amanda Keller is the director of the Magic City Acceptance Center, an AIDS Outreach program designed to provide a safe and supportive space for LBGTQ youth.

Department of Social Work participates in the Homecoming 2017 Blazer Village

The Department of Social Work had a table at the Homecoming 2017 Blazer Village, giving students, faculty and alumni the opportunity to meet and network.

SSWO participates in the 2017 Homecoming parade

Two officers of Student Social Work Organization (SSWO) participated in Homecoming parade on Friday, October 6, 2017.

Graduate student continues endangered sea turtle research with new grant

Amy Bonka, a Ph.D. biology student, has recently received a National Geographic Early Career Grant. Read more

Social Work Department Hosts Re-Entry Simulations

The Department of Social Work in partnership with the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Alabama hosted this semester's first Re-Entry Simulations. Read more

The 26th Magic City AIDS Walk & 5K Fun Run

The Department of Social Work was a proud sponsor of the 26th Magic City AIDS Walk & 5K Fun Run.

Cyber Security 2020 Event Cancelled

The Cyber Security 2020 event sponsored by the Department of Computer Science has been cancelled. Contact the department for more information. Read more

SSWO participates in the Student Involvement Fair

On August 31, 2017, the Student Social Work Organization (SSWO) participated in the Student Involvement Fair hosted by UAB Student Involvement and Leadership. Read more

Physics assistant professor selected for award focused on developing the next generation of scientists

The National Science Foundation will provide 30 non-tenured researchers, including assistant professor Cheng-Chien Chen, Ph.D., with fellowships that put them in partnership with other premier research centers, enhancing their ability to work at the frontiers of science and engineering.

UAB alumna to be featured in Grand Central Station projection

For a few days in September, General Electric will use the ceiling of New York City’s Grand Central Station as a canvas to showcase the impressive accomplishments of women in scientific fields. Among them is Hadiyah-Nicole Green, Ph.D., a UAB alumna who graduated with a master’s degree in physics in 2009 and a doctorate in physics in 2012.

Study abroad: Salamanca, Spain

Learn Spanish at Spain’s oldest university on its 800th anniversary during summer semester 2018. Read more

UAB breaks ground on new Arts and Sciences Building

University of Alabama at Birmingham leaders broke ground on a new 160,000-square-foot Arts and Sciences Building today that is expected to open fall 2019. The new $39.5 million project is located on the corner of 10th Avenue South and 14th Street South. Read more

UAB leads $20 million statewide grant to improve understanding of plasma processes and interactions

A five-year, $20 million award from the National Science Foundation will help universities across Alabama, including the University of Alabama at Birmingham, collaborate to better understand interactions of a key matter that could translate into the development of new technologies in areas ranging from food safety and aerospace to medicine. Read more

Student Social Work Organization officers volunteer on move-in day

On August 26, 2017, three Student Social Work Organization (SSWO) officers volunteered to help on the Freshmen Move-In Day. Read more

Baker appointed associate editor of public health preparedness and disaster response journal

Lisa Baker, Ph.D., has been selected to serve as an associate editor for the journal Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness.

Accepting applications for BSW Field Placement Spring 2018

The UAB Department of Social Work will accept applications for Field Placement Spring 2018 from September 15-October 6, 2017. Read more

Department of Social Work welcomes new students

UAB's Department of Social Work looks forward to working with the first cohort of MSW students. Read more

Visiting artist Leticia Bajuyo discusses non-traditional sculptural and installation works

Due to inclement weather, tomorrow night’s scheduled lecture with visiting artist Leticia Bajuyo has been postponed until a later date. Artist Leticia Bajuyo will lecture on her visual research and studio practice at 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 12, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Read more