LATEST NEWS
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Celebrate Fat Tuesday with Campus Dining
Join us on Fat Tuesday for Campus Dining’s annual Mardi Gras event at the Commons! On February 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Commons will serve delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine!
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Creed Week scheduled for Feb. 5-9
To highlight UAB’s creed – the “Blazer Way” – the University of Alabama at Birmingham will host Creed Week on February 5-9, 2024.
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QPR Suicide Prevention training returns in spring 2024
UAB Student Counseling Services (SCS) is here to offer Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) training that aims to teach a person how to recognize and assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis.
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Campus Dining announces Chick-fil-A coming in 2024
Chick-fil-A, the renowned fast-food chain specializing in chicken-based menu items, is scheduled to debut at the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Hill Student Center in spring 2024.
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Runners, walkers, and ruckers gathered to commemorate Veterans Day
On Saturday, November 11, 2023, students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered at the Mini Park to commemorate Veterans Day.
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Blazing through the 2000s: Homecoming Week 2023!
This year's homecoming theme at UAB was “Y2Blaze”, a mix between all the best parts of the 2000s and the Blazer spirit! Here is a review of some of the events during the annual homecoming week.
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Rubber duck champions, fitness classes, and more inspire wellness at Recstravaganza
On Oct. 26, UAB’s University Recreation (URec) hosted their signature event, Recstravaganza, alongside the second annual Rubber Duck Race! From dance to yoga to conquering the Golden Route, 255 participants explored URec’s offerings.
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Honoring our veterans at the 11th annual wreath laying ceremony, Nov. 10!
UAB Student Affairs and Veteran Services invites you to the 11th annual Wreath Laying Ceremony in honor of Veterans Day. The event will take place Friday, November 10, in the Hill Student Center Ballrooms at 12 p.m.
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Miss UAB Scholarship Competition set for Nov. 11
Mark your calendars for an evening of talent, grace, and scholarship as UAB Student Affairs presents the 2024 Miss UAB Scholarship Competition.
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Y2Blaze: UAB Homecoming begins Oct. 29th!
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) kicks off Homecoming 2023 on Sunday, Oct. 29 - Saturday, Nov. 4.
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Sign up now! 2nd Annual Rubber Ducky Race kicks off Oct. 26
Race to the finish line at Recstravaganza’s 2nd Annual Rubber Ducky Race on October 26. All student organizations and offices are invited to participate in this exciting event. The race will begin at University Recreation’s Leisure RIver at 6:30 p.m.
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Speak up and dance at the Don’t Stay Silent Disco on Oct. 25
Dance like it’s the 90s at this semester’s Don’t Stay Silent Disco! UAB Student Media, Collegiate Recovery Community, Residence Life, and Wellness Promotion are inviting all UAB students to The Underground at Gold Hall on October 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. Grab a pair of headphones, tune into one of the two DJ music mixes, and party like it’s 1999.
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Into the Streets highlights UAB’s unwavering connection to community service
The University of Alabama at Birmingham contributed 688 hours of community service on Saturday, Sept. 9 as part of the 24th annual Into the Streets, a bi-annual event sponsored by the UAB Leadership & Service Council (LSC) under the guidance of the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership.
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UAB Fraternity and Sorority Life to host Hazing Prevention Week; Sept. 25-29
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Fraternity and Sorority Life will participate in National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW) September 25-29.
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Title IX Training
Dear Student,
At UAB, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment that guarantees the success of our students. Our commitment extends to cultivating a space of safety, respect, and inclusivity for our campus community, both within the classroom and beyond. -
UAB’s Collegiate Recovery Community to host open house on Sept. 12
The Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) is excited to invite students to their open house on Tuesday, September 12 to celebrate Blazer Welcome! From 2 to 6 p.m. participants can enjoy light refreshments as they mix and mingle with the CRC’s current members and staff.
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Blazer Market Route adds new route starting Sept. 9
UAB Transportation and Student Assistance & Support are delighted to announce an additional stop to the Blazer Market Route. Starting September 9, beloved local shop, Hometown Supermarket will be the route’s newest grocery store alongside other stops which include Walmart, Mi Pueblo, and Super Oriental Market.
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Blazers, are you ready to get involved with Into the Streets?!
On Saturday, Sept. 9, the 24th annual Into the Streets will be hosted by the UAB Leadership & Service Council, UAB Student Housing and Residence Life, and Live HealthSmart Alabama.
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Blazers Let’s Talk returns Sept. 5–meet your Counselor in Residence!
You might hear Maya Bailey, one of UAB’s Counselors in Residence, say, “Feelings aren’t facts but it is a fact that you have a feeling.”
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“Let’s Get SexuWELL” provides students free STI and HIV testing
On Wednesday, August 23 from 11 am – 2 pm, Blazers had the opportunity to receive free HIV and STI testing, courtesy of Wellness Promotion’s “Let’s Get SexuWELL” initiative.