Trailblazing Alumni

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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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

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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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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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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UAB in Norway: Fulbright Seminar Weekend

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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UAB in Norway: Full of thanks for Fulbright
In Norway, the holiday season passed in a blur. The days were short, dark, and cold. However, that did not stop me from creating some of my warmest memories.
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I am Arts & Sciences: Stephen G. Odaibo, M.D.
Mathematics alumnus Stephen G. Odaibo, M.D., is an ophthalmologist and retina specialist, as well as a mathematician, computer scientist, and physicist.
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I am Arts and Sciences: Christina Richey, Ph.D.
Physics alumna Christina Richey, Ph.D., is a planetary scientist and astrophysicist with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology.
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I am Arts and Sciences: Dr. Johnny E. "Rusty" Bates
Rusty Bates is an alumnus of the College of Arts and Sciences who went on to complete his medical degree at the UAB School of Medicine. He founded and is the chief executive officer of Quality Correctional Health Care, which provides inmate healthcare in the correctional environment.
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I am Arts and Sciences: Sarah Randolph of Birmingham Audubon
Alumna Sarah Randolph puts her College of Arts and Sciences degree to work at Birmingham Audubon.
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UAB in Norway: The importance of communicating science
"I received an email saying I was needed to help film a segment for a show on NRK, the largest media organization in the Norway."
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