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College alumni chosen as 2018 Young Alumni Rising Stars

Three of the five winners of the 2018 UAB Young Alumni Rising Star Awards are graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences. Read more

UAB in Norway: Comparing cultures

Fulbright scholar Remy Meir reflects on the differences and similarities between American and Norwegian cultures. Read more

Professional Writing alumni profile: Jay Haywood

The skills Jay learned in the Professional Writing program at UAB are crucial for how he navigates his professional life. Read more

Professional Writing alumni profile: Amy Roberts

Amy is the Communications Coordinator at Growing Kings, a non-profit providing school-based, group mentoring programs for at-risk males in Birmingham City Schools. Read more

UAB in Norway: Fulbright scholar Remy Meir leaves for Oslo

UAB neuroscience alumna Remy Meir begins her Fulbright Student Program at the University of Oslo in Norway. Read more

Good communication skills lead to unexpected places

Good communication skills are essential to every job and in every medium.

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Falling in love with Vietnam

DeJordique Pearson never planned to be an English teacher in Vietnam, but he quickly fell in love with his "backup country."

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Introducing the new members of the Arts and Sciences Alumni Board

The College of Arts and Sciences is proud to introduce the new alumni board members for 2018.

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Celebrating the 2017 College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Awards

These annual awards highlight the diverse talents, professional accomplishments, and community service of our alumni.

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Grant awarded to UAB alumnus to continue research on Pacific leatherback sea turtle

A Pew Charitable Trusts Fellowship will allow a Ph.D. graduate to continue work to save endangered sea turtles.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Star singer celebrates his days as a Blazer

When he graduated from UAB in 2008, he was known as Sam Hunt, UAB Blazers quarterback. Today he’s the Sam Hunt, award-winning, chart-topping singer-songwriter.

Fifth Annual Class of UAB Excellence in Business Top 25 Announced for 2017

The awardees will be honored at a luncheon Friday, June 23, at the UAB National Alumni Society House. Read more

Arts and Sciences Alumni Chapter hosts Alumni Night at UAB Baseball Game

The UAB Arts and Sciences Alumni Chapter hosted an Alumni Night at Regions Field for the UAB vs. Alabama baseball game on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Read more

Jon Woolley Breathes Life Into Design

Woolley, a 2009 UAB graduate, is the conservation design manager for Birmingham’s Ruffner Mountain nature preserve. Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Johnny E. Bates, M.D.

Johnny E. Bates, M.D., a graduate of the Department of Mathematics, is a physician and the CEO and owner of Quality Correctional Health Care, Inc., which provides health care services in correctional settings. Read more

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