Putting the UAB logo on your print and electronic communications connects you to the reputation of the UAB School of Health Professions and is required for University Relations' approval. Click here to visit UR's official logo page and download the UAB SHP logo.

Because logos are limited to schools/colleges, new standards have been developed for identifying departments, programs, labs and groups. Click here (and select "Department & Program Logos) to see examples.

Yes. UAB offers the WordPress platform to faculty, administrators, researchers and staff interested in representing their research. Click here to learn more.

• Planning: estimate 1 - 3 weeks for brainstorming and content development depending on size of project.
• Designing: estimate 1 - 3 weeks for design layout depending on size of project.
• Proofing: review and approval generally takes 2 weeks.
• Production (digital): estimate 1 week if you need social media, website posts, etc.
• Production (print): estimate 5 weeks from submitting approved piece to delivery.
• Distribution: estimate 1 week for mail delivery.

Unfortunately this can only be managed by the individual with a profile page. UAB provides access to helpful videos and training sessions to support you. You can also email the profiles team for personal assistance.

We have a partnership with University Relations Web Communications to make edits to SHP websites. Please click here to submit an official request.

If this is for a lab website on the WordPress platform, click here for support and training.

If this is an alumni event, please email Amanda Sherman for support from the External Relations Team. Contact Kevin Storr via email for communication support. We also recommend you click here to add your event to the UAB Calendar.

• Planning: estimate 1 - 3 weeks for brainstorming and content development depending on size of project.
• Designing: estimate 1 - 3 weeks for design layout depending on size of project.
• Proofing: review and approval generally takes 2 weeks.
• Production (digital): estimate 1 week if you need social media, website posts, etc.
• Production (print): estimate 5 weeks from submitting approved piece to delivery.
• Distribution: estimate 1 week for mail delivery.

1. Creative Meeting: estimate 1 - 3 weeks for idea development.
2. Choose Vendor: you must use a UAB approved vendor.
3. Design: estimate 1 - 3 weeks for design layout depending on project size and current workload.
4. Proofing: estimate at least 2 weeks in case your design is denied by University Relations.
5. UAB Approval: all materials must go through the UAB Marketing & Advertising Approval Form.
6. Production: estimate 2 - 4 weeks from submission to end.
7. Distribution: estimate 1 week for mail delivery.

1. Choose Vendor: you must use a UAB approved vendor.
2. Proofing: estimate at least 2 weeks in case your design is denied by University Relations.
3. UAB Approval: all materials must go through the UAB Marketing & Advertising Approval Form.
4. Production: estimate 2 - 4 weeks from submission to end.
5. Distribution: estimate 1 week for mail delivery.

Yes. Please allow three weeks for planning and production. We will need ad specs, deadline, word copy, and a hi-res image to complete the process. When you are ready, click here to submit a request through our digital marketing webpage.

Taking New Photos/Videos

• Learning Resource Center: please click here to email them for headshots, classrooms, events, etc.
• University Relations: headshots taken ($30/per) Tuesdays, limited availability for general work.
• Freelance: all hires must first be approved by University Relations.

Finding Old Photos/Videos

• UAB Images: wide selection from across campus, available with Blazer ID/password.
• Flickr: photos taken across SHP thru February 2020.
• SHP Archives: if you still can't find what you need, email Kevin Storr.

Your print materials, like your students and alumni, are a direct reflection of your program so it is imperative you use high-quality printing. The standard process for quick turnaround, high quality printing is to use UAB Copy Services.

1. Download, save and fill out their Printing/Mailing Internal Order Form.
2. Include relevant project specifications (see sample email below).
3. Attach artwork (usually a high-res PDF file).
4. Send to UAB Copy Services at CopyServices@uab.edu.

Hello,

I would like to place a print order for an ITEM HERE. The order form and artwork are attached.

Project: PROJECT NAME HERE

• SIZE: 8.5”x 11”
• COLOR: 4/0 (example for single-sided printing)
• PAPER: 80# Silk Text (typical for flyers)
• QUANTITY: NUMBER HERE
• ORACLE#: NUMBER HERE
• DELIVERABLE DATE: DD/MM/YYYY (pick-up yourself to save time, otherwise add 2-3 days for campus mail)

Please deliver to NAME HERE, ADDRESS HERE, by DATE HERE. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,
YOUR NAME HERE

Academic/organizational units are free to create and maintain a presence on social media that is professional, technically secure and does not violate university web policies or laws that govern the dissemination of public information. Click here to see all UAB guidelines. The SHP communications team provides oversight, training and resources for all officially recognized UAB social media. Please click here to contact Jessica Jernigan for a brief discussion before you begin.

If you have not submitted a request to University Relations, or your request has been denied, please click here to fill out an SHP request. A member of our team will be with you soon after to discuss available options.

UAB University Relations handles all of these requests. Click here to submit a publicity request directly to them.

Click here to visit our digital marketing section where you will find guidelines and guidance for creating a digital slide as well as a form to upload the slide for promotion.

Simple, click here to email Kevin Storr and make your request.

If the audience for your email is appropriate, we have several ways to assist you. Click here to learn more about our digitial marketing options.

Taking New Photos/Videos

• Learning Resource Center: please click here to email them for headshots, classrooms, events, etc.
• University Relations: headshots taken ($30/per) Tuesdays, limited availability for general work.
• Freelance: all hires must first be approved by University Relations.

Finding Old Photos/Videos

• UAB Images: wide selection from across campus, available with Blazer ID/password.
• Flickr: photos taken across SHP thru February 2020.
• SHP Archives: if you still can't find what you need, email Kevin Storr.

Blazer Express Advertising provides UAB schools, departments, programs and organizations the opportunity to boost your message to the Blazer community. You can purchase ads inside the bus, at the bus shelters, or on the bus. Click here to visit their website for pricing.