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History students research, author blogs for Alabama publication
History students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are helping Alabama Heritage magazine share important stories about Alabama’s history.
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Atoms, Engineers, and Reactors: My Journey at UAB
Logan Alexander Burnett, a graduating senior majoring in physics and minoring in mechanical engineering, chemistry, and mathematics, shares his UAB experience in this personal reflection.
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Seven students receive 2024 Dean’s Awards for Outstanding Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Throughout the Spring 2024 semester, departments across the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences submitted nominations for the Dean’s Awards for Outstanding Undergraduate Students and Outstanding Graduate Students. The awards are given to exceptional undergraduate and graduate students in CAS who have made significant contributions to the UAB community.
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Brundidge reflects on her experience in master’s in criminal justice program
Ter'Ricka Brundidge, a first year graduate student in the Master of Science in Crimnal Justice program, is recipient of the "Distinguished New Criminologist" award presented by the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Alabama.
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UAB Mock Trial Team wins Spirit of AMTA Award, looks to next year’s tournament
The UAB Mock Trial team received the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) Spirit Award. The distinction recognizes the professionalism displayed by the team during a regional competition.
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Hendrix finds the right fit with master’s in forensic science program
When Brynnen Hendrix arrived at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, she knew she wanted to study genetics.
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The Astronomy Club at UAB connects science and the stars with the community
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Fowler travels the world while earning a degree in psychology
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From labs to operating rooms: My SHPEP summer of healthcare exploration
My name is Jada Williams, and I am a junior majoring in public health with minors in chemistry and art studio. This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to be an intern with the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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Sophomore Amelia Hawkins uses her UAB experiences to take care of our ecosystem
In this guest article, Amelia Hawkins, a sophomore currently studying art, shares her service learning experience taking care of birds of prey.
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Rising sophomore gains new knowledge through RAMP-UP program
For Aliyah Love, a rising sophomore studying cancer biology, freshman year has provided her an opportunity to further examine a long-standing area of interest: cancer.
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A glimpse of how I am turning my passion for the environment into a practical solution
In this guest article, NASA Alabama Space Grant Consortium Scholarship Recipient Margaret Birks shares her goal of creating clean, no waste energy sources for communities in need.
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Magic City Data Collective a model for “City as Classroom” experiences
On April 14, 2023, 16 University of Alabama at Birmingham students took the stage at the Alumni Auditorium in the Hill Student Center for the second annual Magic City Data Collective (MCDC) Demo Day.
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Baggiano made the most of UAB’s award-winning PR program
Over the past two years, Dylan Baggiano earned some of the most prestigious public relations awards in the state of Alabama. But, surprisingly, his college career did not begin in communications.
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Seven students receive 2023 Dean’s Awards for Outstanding Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Every academic year, the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences receives departmental nominations for the Dean’s Awards for Outstanding Undergraduate Students and Outstanding Graduate Students. The dean’s selection committee gives these awards to exceptional undergraduate and graduate students in the College who have made significant contributions to the UAB community.
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PRCA/PRSSA at UAB wins Outstanding Student Organization
The Public Relations Council of Alabama and the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRCA/PRSSA) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham won Outstanding Student Organization at the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement’s UAB Student Excellence Awards Ceremony on April 1, 2023.
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Pursuing a social work path at UAB
Throughout her college career, Maria Suter-Thallemer has maintained an open mind and a willingness to try new things.
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A World Away: Reflections from a UAB Blazer and Marshall Scholar
I envision a world with sustainable, vibrant, and inclusive cities that have thriving economies, strong public transportation options, and an overall high quality of life for residents.
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CAS student selected to inaugural Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship cohort
Junior Alexandra “Lexie” Woolums will be a member of the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service's inaugural class of just 100 students.
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Fan finds new research opportunities, mentorship in computer science Ph.D. program
Before applying for Ph.D. programs, prospective students often weigh several factors and priorities.
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