Announcements

Department of Social Work featured in recent CIPES newsletter
The Center for Interprofessional Education and Simulation (CIPES) highlighted the Department of Social Work in two stories in its recent newsletter.
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New computer science certificate emphasizes need to stay awake about AI
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Computer Science is helping current tech professionals and students in the field learn how to defend against cyber-attacks with artificial intelligence.
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The Department of Social Work welcomes Dr. Donald (Donny) Gerke as an Assistant Professor
The Department of Social Work welcomes Dr. Donald (Donny) Gerke as an Assistant Professor.
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Biology advisor to receive competitive national award
Victoria Jones Howard, academic advisor for biology majors up to 74 hours, has been selected as the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Outstanding New Advisor – Primary Role.
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Departments offering events during Social Work Month
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Social Work will present a collaborative event series from March 22-28 for Social Work Month.
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Department of History offering scholarships to transfer students
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of History is offering two $5,000 scholarships to deserving students who transfer from another college to major in history at UAB. Scholarship applicants should demonstrate academic promise and a commitment to the study of history.
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Department of Mathematics Hosts 19th Annual Math Talent Search Contest
The contest is motivated by the desire to help in the development of the next generation of mathematical talent in Alabama.
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Department of Social Work Student Recipient of Prestigious Award

Maluff connects with the recipient of his new endowed scholarship in psychology
“I try to give back what UAB did for me, my business, and my family,” says Maluff. “UAB is my heart and soul."
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Introducing New Faculty Members in the Department of Social Work
The Department of Social Work welcomes three new clinical faculty members, Quachetta Jones, Jacqueline Jones, and Tommie Watkins. They began teaching this fall.
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Department of Sociology receives generous gift from Dr. Mike Wilson
Michele “Mike” Wilson, Ph.D., was an award-winning faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Sociology and launched the Women’s Studies Program.
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UAB faculty host chemistry students from across the country
In June 2022, Jonathan Burns, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, and Suzanne Lapi, Ph.D., professor in the Departments of Radiology and Chemistry, hosted 8 graduate students from across the country through the Horizon-broadening Isotope Production Pipeline Opportunities (HIPPO) collaboration.
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Alabama Power Foundation supports new program for Central Alabama nonprofits
The Alabama Power Foundation and the Department of Political Science and Public Administration are teaming up to promote capacity building and credential attainment within Central Alabama’s nonprofit community.
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Donor establishes endowed scholarship honoring Liliana and Marcelo Benveniste
A new scholarship is now available for students majoring or minoring in Spanish in the Department of World Languages and Literatures at UAB.
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UAB Department of Social Work Debuts in the U.S. News & World Report Rankings
The Department of Social Work’s graduate program is celebrating a milestone in the U.S. News & World Report rankings. This is the first year the MSW program was eligible to be considered for ranking by its national peers.
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Employees recognized at 2021 UAB Service Awards
Twenty-seven College of Arts and Sciences employees who have worked at UAB for 20 years or more were recognized at the UAB Service Awards reception on April 11, 2022.
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State Farm invests in TRIP Lab outreach efforts
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s (UAB) College of Arts and Sciences is excited to announce that State Farm will make a new investment in the Translational Research for Injury Prevention (TRIP) Lab.
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New history scholarship honors Fred Dyess
If you ever stepped foot inside of Avondale Antiques in Birmingham, Alabama, you surely met owner Fred Dyess. His engaging personality and encyclopedic knowledge of antiques would grab ahold of every customer, prompting new friendships and sparking dynamic conversations.
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UAB Historical Collections Fellowship Opportunity
The Reynolds-Finley Associates, in conjunction with the Historical Collections (HC) unit of UAB Libraries, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), are pleased to announce the availability of fellowship awards of up to $2,500 to individual researchers within the UAB community.
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College of Arts and Sciences offering two new minors
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s (UAB) College of Arts and Science is offering two new minors for undergraduate students.
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