The World Games was a two-week whirlwind more than two years in the making. As a native of Birmingham and president of UAB, I could not be more proud that visitors and viewers from around the world experienced the strength and beauty of our city and our great institution. 

Anticipation builds as we approach tomorrow's opening of the World Games 2022.

As we continue to build upon our positive momentum, I want to thank each of you for your partnership and teamwork in growing UAB into a preeminent destination for world-class education, research and patient care.

Thank you for all you have done to ensure that UAB continues to deliver on our vital mission to build the future through new ideas and initiatives in the classroom, the laboratory, the studio and the clinic.