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We interact with the working poor — the 8.6 million Americans with incomes below the federal poverty level — daily without knowing it. But some businesses target them with predatory practices. A group of UAB students took action to help, and the one-on-one encounters shattered their stereotypes.
More than 675 university workers aided in the construction of Tiffany Wells’ new home, which was funded entirely by UAB employees through its Benevolent Fund.
UAB student Justin Wiley and Sandra Sims, Ph.D., have been named Outstanding Future Professional of the Year and Physical Educator of the Year by the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Researchers suggest combining a calorie-restricted diet with high-intensity interval training could be a solution for reducing weight regain after weight loss.
UAB student satisfaction in 2017 is higher than ever and increased significantly from the 2015 survey. UAB students also recorded more satisfaction than national averages among students at four-year public universities.
An annual tradition since 2001, the concert features hundreds of singers as the UAB choirs and Trumpet Ensemble are joined by area high school choirs and the Steel City Men’s Chorus.
Sarah-Jeanne Salvy, Ph.D., says the findings of her research emphasize the importance of considering social factors when examining the impact of neighborhood on physical activity.
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