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Health & Medicine Jun 15, 2026

Gorrie family makes transformative $10 million investment in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease

The renamed Frances Gorrie Alzheimer’s Disease Center at UAB will accelerate research, expand clinical trials, strengthen specialist training and improve dementia care across Alabama.

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Arts & Events Jun 12, 2026

Celebrate America’s 250th with free Fourth of July concert from UAB Summer Band

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People of UAB Jun 3, 2026

From UAB to the NBA: Former Blazer’s commitment to eye safety

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Jun 11, 2026

UAB Medicine partners with Junior Achievement to launch innovative Emergency Department Classroom at new McWane Economic Education Center

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May 20, 2026

Dothan proclaims May 13, 2026, as Live HealthSmart Alabama Day

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May 18, 2026

Young artists, performers can prepare for college at UAB’s ArtPlay NextGen symposium Aug. 29

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Jun 4, 2026

What to know about male infertility from a UAB urologist

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Jun 3, 2026

Alabama man defies early prognosis following life-threatening accident

May 15, 2026

Diving safety this summer

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Research & Innovation

Jun 9, 2026

Limdi awarded grant to expand access to genomic medicine across Southeast through eConsult

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Jun 8, 2026

UAB named among leaders turning research into real-world solutions

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May 29, 2026

Study shows low cardiovascular health in American pregnant women: here’s how to maintain it

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People of UAB

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May 14, 2026

UAB graduate to serve Alabama community through inaugural Rural Optometry Scholarship

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May 7, 2026

Balancing career and classroom: One UAB employee’s path to a graduate degree

May 4, 2026

UAB track athlete and nursing graduate lands dream job at Children’s of Alabama

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Arts & Events

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Jun 12, 2026

Alys Stephens Center announces Arts Block Party, Honmoon Princesses and Step Afrika!

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May 29, 2026

UAB’s Alys Stephens Center announces shows by hometown jazz guitarist Eric Essix, international ukelele, retro Cirque

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May 27, 2026

Register now for UAB summer percussion camp June 23-27

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Jun 5, 2026

What parents should know about their child’s eye color

Jun 2, 2026

Severe weather preparedness: Four tips to support those living with disabilities

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Jun 1, 2026

Here is what parents need to know about water safety

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