There has never been a more exciting time to be a Blazer. As we start a new academic year together, I hope you will watch this brief video and take time to consider how you will engage within our special community, find fulfillment and leave your mark. 

We are excited to announce that the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved an agreement with Ascension for UAB Health System Authority to assume ownership of Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System in central Alabama to sustain patients’ access to the highest quality care in Birmingham and surrounding communities, and give patients access to a larger care network.

Generative AI is transforming how higher education and academic medicine teach, research, provide patient care and conduct business.

UAB embraces AI and encourages our community to innovate and explore the potential of this technology. AI offers exciting tools that can help us advance UAB’s mission. We write today to let you know the tools now available for your use.

Senate Bill 129 has passed the Alabama House and Senate, and Governor Ivey has signed the bill into law. This legislation, which will go into effect October 2024, will limit certain types of campus activity related to what the bill defines as “divisive concepts” as well as defined diversity, equity and inclusion programs.