Access & Engagement News
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35 Faculty and Staff Complete the Blazer Blueprint Learning PlanMay 20, 2026The Office of Access & Engagement at the University of Alabama at Birmingham announced that 35 faculty and staff members have successfully completed the Blazer Blueprint Learning Plan, a professional development module that is a part of the Community Education programming. -
UAB announces winners of the inaugural Community Engaged Scholarship ShowcaseMay 19, 2026Six scholars were recognized as the winners of the 2026 Community Engaged Scholarship Showcase, hosted on April 8 in partnership with the UAB Office of Access & Engagement, the Office of the Provost, Center for Teaching & Learning, Center for the Study of Community Health, the Service Learning & Undergraduate Research, and Blazer Pulse. -
Ten awarded sponsorship for NCFDD Faculty Success ProgramMay 7, 2026Ten faculty members at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have been awarded sponsorship to attend the NCFDD Faculty Success Program. The sponsorship is offered by the Office of Access & Engagement, in collaboration with each faculty member’s school or college. -
UAB to host 2026 Community Engaged Scholarship Showcase: “Scholarship with a Purpose”April 2, 2026This year’s theme, “Scholarship with a Purpose,” highlights UAB’s commitment to advancing its public mission through meaningful partnerships that improve lives and strengthen communities. -
Spring Cleaning for a Cause 2026 is April 9-10: Donate attire and accessories at UAB’s annual clothing driveMarch 11, 2026Donate gently used attire and accessories at UAB’s Spring Cleaning for a Cause clothing drive April 9-10 to support students, patients and community partners in need. -
UAB awarded 2026 community engagement classification by Carnegie FoundationJanuary 15, 2026UAB is one of only 277 universities and colleges in the United States to have received the designation since 2006. -
Spring Cleaning for a Cause: Donate attire and accessories at the UAB Commission on the Status of Professional Success’ annual clothing driveMarch 20, 2025Bring your donations to the lower-level entrance of the Alys Stephens Center from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., April 8-9. -
Learn about Native American history at the documentary screening of ‘The Forgotten Creeks’ and a panel discussionOctober 9, 2024The event will feature a reception and a documentary screening followed by a panel discussion.