LATEST NEWS
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Aug. 31 Student Involvement Fair moves to the Campus Rec
A little rain won't stop this show. The 2017 Student Involvement Fair has been moved to Courts 3 and 4 in the UAB Campus Recreation Center. -
Rangeela takes on social problems by way of Bollywood
Each semester, a group of UAB students comes together to stand firm against social injustice. “Stand” may be a misnomer, however. Because this group is UAB Rangeela, Alabama’s first competitive Bollywood fusion dance team. -
Part-Time Job Fair aims to help ease students’ financial strain
UAB Career & Professional Development Services invites all students to attend the 2017 Part-Time Job Fair on September 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Hill Student Center Ballroom. -
Free block party scheduled for Friday, Sept. 1
UAB Housing and Residence Life along with UAB Student Media will host the Blazer Block Party on Friday, Sept. 1. Students are invited to enjoy entertainment from BlazeRadio’s own DJ Jul_YEEEn and Baby Chad while enjoying FREE pizza and ice cream sandwiches. -
Sending our thoughts and prayers
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people in Texas affected by Hurricane Harvey and the devastating flooding that has followed. -
Student Counseling Services helps to build resilience with fall student groups
Student Counseling Services will offer three student groups this fall. Attendees can learn everything from meditation practices, how to build personal resilience and tools to regulating overwhelming emotions. -
Find your place at the 2017 Student Involvement Fair!
If you’re a new or returning UAB student, mark your calendars for the 2017 Student Involvement Fair! The big day takes place on Thursday, August 31, 2017 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the campus green. -
Hill Student Center announces new user and service rates
Starting August 28, 2017, UAB Hill Student Center will administer fees for the use of its meeting and event rooms. -
Van service for employees with limited mobility begins Aug. 21
Just in time for the fall semester, UAB Parking and Transportation will launch BlazeRide, a new van service program that will operate 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and provide door-to-door accessible transport. -
INTO UAB celebrates first graduate
After completing his master’s degree in just three semesters, Kevin Wang will graduate Saturday, Aug. 12, as the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s first INTO UAB graduate. -
Got a question? Ask a Blazer!
Even though you've attended orientation this summer, navigating campus on your first days of classes can be overwhelming. Blazers are friendly and helpful folks. If you're a new student at UAB, you'll learn that quickly. -
Stay active this fall with Adventure Recreation’s outdoor trips
The Beginning in September, UAB Adventure Recreation’s experienced staff will take groups of UAB employees and students on outdoor trips across the Southeast, from North Carolina to Florida. Participants play a flat rate for transportation and equipment rental. -
Blazer Welcome is on our heels – Submit your event today!
Blazer Welcome (August 21-September 29) is just around the corner. That means the Blazer community is preparing for an exciting Fall semester, and UAB faculty, staff and student groups are now submitting events to the online Blazer Welcome calendar! -
Alabama GI Dependents Scholarship makes changes to program
There are major changes coming for the Alabama GI Dependents Scholarship starting July 31, 2017.
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Meet the new AVP for Student Experience
The Division of Student Affairs invites the entire UAB community to a welcome reception for Mary Wallace, the new assistant vice president for Student Experience. -
UAB Hill Student Center receives 2017 Design Award
The UAB Hill Student Center, designed by Herrington Architects/Hastings & Chivetta Architects, has received the 2017 Merit Award by the Birmingham chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The design was recognized during the organization’s annual Design Awards ceremony June 22. -
Miss UAB gives exceptional performance in the 2017 Miss Alabama Pageant
Miss UAB took home a $1,500 scholarship and a talent award for her exceptional performance in the 2017 Miss Alabama Pageant. 48 contestants competed for the title from June 7-10 at Samford University’s Wright Center, including six contestants who were current or former students of UAB. -
Celebrate #theReturn of UAB Football at free UAB House Party with Sam Hunt concert
UAB House Party with Sam Hunt, a free concert hosted by the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Friday, Sept. 1, will kick off a historic weekend of celebration for Blazer fans, as the football team returns to competition the following day. -
UAB Student Affairs names assistant vice president of Student Experience
Mary Wallace, Ph.D., has been named assistant vice president for Student Experience in the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Wallace has more than 23 years of experience in service to students; most recently serving as associate dean of students and director of Campus Life at Louisiana State University (LSU). Her official start date is July 10, 2017. -
Faculty honored for their commitment to disability support
UAB Disability Support Services recently named the winners of its Spring 2017 Faculty Awards. Every year, two faculty members are selected by students and through a vetting process of the professional staff in DSS.