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Trey Jemison the third, NBA basketball player for the New York Knicks, dribbling a basketball on a basketball court while wearing a blue jersey and protective eyewear

People of UAB Jun 3, 2026

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

Former UAB basketball player Trey Jemison’s journey from college athlete to the NBA highlights the importance of eye safety, early detection and protective eyewear, guided by UAB Eye Care experts who helped him manage myopia and prevent sports‑related eye injuries.

News You Can Use Jun 2, 2026

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

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Arts & Events 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 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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May 13, 2026

UAB School of Nursing welcomes inaugural summer Bachelor of Nursing cohort

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Health & Medicine

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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

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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

May 28, 2026

UAB $5.3M grant offers new approach to reducing opioid deaths

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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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May 27, 2026

Register now for UAB summer percussion camp June 23-27

Works by the artist, playful small sculptures with various designs and each with a month of the year, are displayed.

May 21, 2026

See exhibition by Erin Jane Nelson, ‘Living and Working,’ at UAB’s AEIVA through Sept. 26

May 19, 2026

Cheer on UAB’s top alumni business leaders at 2026 Blazer Fast 40 awards June 5

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Jun 5, 2026

What parents should know about their child’s eye color

From side, smiling mother is wearing a swimsuit and standing in shallow water of the indoor swimming pool while supporting and helping swim a smiling toddler child who is wearing floation devices on his arms and around his chest at the Campus Recreation Center, May 2025.

Jun 1, 2026

Here is what parents need to know about water safety

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May 27, 2026

Cleaning your mind: How to declutter the brain

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