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Brianna Hoge

Brianna Hoge

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Manager of Public Relations

bhoge@uab.edu | (205) 855-9983

Leads external communications for units within the university campus and professional schools. Hoge and her team proactively tell stories through external media outlets, featuring news about the arts, student stories, graduate and undergraduate research and beyond. The team works reactively to connect appropriate experts with media on subject matter expertise.

Specific beats: 

  • College of Arts and Sciences
    • Department of Anthropology
    • Department of Criminal Justice
    • Department of Math
    • Department of Physics
    • Department of Political Science
    • Department of Psychology
  • Heersink School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology
  • School of Dentistry 
  • School of Education
  • Administrative News 
  • Office of the Provost for Student and Faculty Success 
  • Office of Access and Engagement
  • Enrollment, Admissions, Financial Aid
  • Human Resources
  • Student Affairs and Student Life

‘I never gave up’ – Blazer tenaciously graduates with honors after setbacks

‘I never gave up’ – Blazer tenaciously graduates with honors after setbacks
Ashley Penrod put her education on hold and served as the main caretaker for her father after he received two different cancer diagnoses. After seven years, she will graduate with honors at the UAB graduate commencement ceremony.

UAB celebrates Forbes ranking with employee appreciation event

UAB celebrates Forbes ranking with employee appreciation event
In February 2021, UAB was named America’s Best Large Employer 2021 by Forbes. In celebration, UAB hosted an employee appreciation event for the faculty and staff.

Study on spinal cord injuries causes receives Most Cited Original Research award

Study on spinal cord injuries causes receives Most Cited Original Research award

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation’s Yu-ying Chen, M.D., Ph.D., is being recognized for her research in spinal cord injuries. 

Three tips for maintaining skin health

In honor of National Healthy Skin Month, Lauren Kole, M.D., assistant professor and residency program director in the Department of Dermatology, shares her top three tips for maintaining healthy skin all year long.
In honor of National Healthy Skin Month, Lauren Kole, M.D., assistant professor and residency program director in the Department of Dermatology, shares her top three tips for maintaining healthy skin all year long.

Eighth annual Gift of Sight to provide free eye care to underserved Birmingham residents

During the eighth annual Gift of Sight, uninsured and low-income Birmingham residents can receive a free eye exam and glasses.

During the eighth annual Gift of Sight, uninsured and low-income Birmingham residents can receive a free eye exam and glasses. 

Superheroes: Helping or hurting children?

Superheroes: Helping or hurting children?
Could superheroes make children participate in more dangerous play time? A UAB graduate research assistant is conducting a study to see whether superheroes could be related to adolescent injuries.

Veteran finds open arms to help her see at UAB Eye Care

Veteran finds open arms to help her see at UAB Eye Care
After 21 years of service, Natalie Vines was medically retired from the military due to severe vision issues caused by two traumatic brain injuries. With treatment from UAB Eye Care, Vines has seen improvement in her vision.  

Vision science student awarded F30 research grant – first in program history

A Vision Science Graduate Program student in the UAB School of Optometry has received an F30 NIH grant, marking the first of its kind to be awarded in the program history.
A Vision Science Graduate Program student in the UAB School of Optometry has received an F30 NIH grant, marking the first of its kind to be awarded in the program history.

Hopkins receives statewide teaching honor

Kristine Hopkins, professor in the UAB School of Optometry, has received the 2021 Educator of the Year award from the Alabama Optometric Association.

Kristine Hopkins, professor in the UAB School of Optometry, has received the 2021 Educator of the Year award from the Alabama Optometric Association.

A mother’s journey: Diagnosed as blind, baby received thorough care from UAB Eye Care

Born at 36 weeks, twins Mary and Emily Monk contracted a virus that would lead to one being diagnosed as blind.

Born at 36 weeks, twins Mary and Emily Monk contracted a virus that would lead to one being diagnosed as blind. 

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