Shannon Thomason

Shannon Thomason

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Public Relations Specialist

thomason@uab.edu | (205) 975-8858

Identifies and develops stories that highlight the arts, faculty news, student stories and beyond a UAB. Connects media with experts to enhance their story.

Specific beats: 

  • Advancement
  • The Arts at UAB
    • AEIVA 
    • Alys Stephens Center  
    • Arts in Medicine 
    • ArtPlay   
  • College of Arts and Sciences 
    • Department of Art and Art History 
    • Department of Communication Studies
    • Department of Music 
    • Department of Theatre 
    • Institute for Human Rights
    • Department of World Languages and Literatures
  • The Graduate School 
  • Libraries
  • National Alumni Society 
  • WBHM 

Work by UAB students, staff honored at 62nd annual American Advertising Awards

Work by UAB students, staff honored at 62nd annual American Advertising Awards
Nine students won awards, and UAB Magazine won a Silver ADDY for its latest issue, which celebrates the university’s 50th anniversary.

Meshell Ndegeocello to perform March 25 as headliner of UAB’s Alys Stephens Center MUSE Conference

Meshell Ndegeocello to perform March 25 as headliner of UAB’s Alys Stephens Center MUSE Conference

This event has been postponed. Ndegeocello will speak on her career in a 3 p.m. session; that night, the 10-time Grammy Award nominee will perform from her latest album, “Ventriloquism,” at 7 p.m.

“Here We Are” by UAB’s Henry Panion to be performed by New York Philharmonic

“Here We Are” by UAB’s Henry Panion to be performed by New York Philharmonic
“Here We Are” will be performed at the March 21 concert “Music as Change Agent,” as a representation from “centuries of repertoire” by “composers whose works both reflect and contribute to larger social issues.”

UAB Arts in Medicine presents “Raising Our Voices” on March 14

UAB Arts in Medicine presents “Raising Our Voices” on March 14

This event has been canceled. “Raising Our Voices” is an innovative movement and storytelling project for individuals impacted by cancer, presented with critically acclaimed Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater.

Nine new programs coming to WBHM beginning March 7

Nine new programs coming to WBHM beginning March 7

New programming will include “Sound Opinions,” “Bluegrass Breakdown,” “Highway 61,” “Ask Me Another,” “The Splendid Table,” “Travel with Rick Steves” and “On Being,” as well as expanded classical music and a Friday rebroadcast of “Fresh Air.”

From white family to black: cast of Theatre UAB’s “The Glass Menagerie” discuss race and the play

From white family to black: cast of Theatre UAB’s “The Glass Menagerie” discuss race and the play
The cast hopes this “brand-new story with classic roots,” portrayed by a black family, will humanize the black experience for audiences.

CPB, NPR partner with public media stations to launch Gulf States Newsroom, with hub at WBHM in Birmingham

CPB, NPR partner with public media stations to launch Gulf States Newsroom, with hub at WBHM in Birmingham

Alabama’s WBHM will lead the collaboration with Mississippi Public Broadcasting and Louisiana’s WWNO and WRKF public radio stations.

“Tell Me Something Good” by Alabama playwright Audrey Cefaly gets Theatre UAB world premiere March 9-13

“Tell Me Something Good” by Alabama playwright Audrey Cefaly gets Theatre UAB world premiere March 9-13
The four new, short plays, tenderly crafted stories of ache and longing, examine the most ordinary and disparate of characters in high-stakes moments of self-doubt.

Camille Armstrong Memorial Scholarship Step Show marks 30th year Feb. 22

Camille Armstrong Memorial Scholarship Step Show marks 30th year Feb. 22

The Camille Armstrong Memorial Scholarship Step Show was established to honor the dreams and aspirations of the late Camille Yvette Armstrong.

Theatre UAB presents “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams, Feb. 26-March 1

Theatre UAB presents “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams, Feb. 26-March 1

Williams’ 1945 play is a timeless depiction of the “all-in-the-family” drama; but Theatre UAB’s production, with nontraditional casting, offers a twist on the usual.

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