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The museum-quality, contemporary public sculpture will be installed outside of the Hill Student Center as part of Birmingham’s Legacy Art Trail honoring local visionary leaders.
Looking for a pumpkin this fall? Dive into the patch at the UAB Aquatics floating pumpkin patch on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Jenny Yang, a senior scientist at the O’Neal Cancer Center and professor in UAB’s Department of Medicine, is advancing protein-based molecular MRI technologies designed to detect disease-related biomarkers and distinguish cancer subtypes through multicolor imaging.
A UAB study found that brain regions used for attention-heavy tasks develop uniquely individualized connections, revealing how experience shapes neural wiring and offering new insights into brain plasticity, vision loss adaptation and personalized rehabilitation.
UAB researchers are using driving simulator technology and long-term traumatic brain injury data to better predict when patients can safely return to driving and develop more evidence-based rehabilitation guidelines.
Seven scholarship recipients will broaden their global perspectives through immersive study experiences in countries including Japan, Spain and South Africa.
As labor and delivery approaches, many expecting moms are creating a birth plan to prepare for childbirth. Learn what one UAB expert recommends, including in a birth plan during the third trimester of pregnancy.
In an online-centered world, digital technology has shaped how we focus. Two UAB experts share insight on how to protect attention and balance responsiveness.
UAB researchers have received a five‑year NIH grant to investigate how genetic differences in natriuretic peptide biology shape salt sensitivity. The study pairs large‑scale genomic discovery with a genotype‑guided clinical trial to uncover mechanisms behind salt‑sensitive hypertension and support more personalized prevention and treatment.
Avast ye, Blazer fans: Homecoming 2026 has UAB taking on the East Carolina Pirates with the annual parade and game Thursday, Oct. 15.
Cadet Mia Martin, a UAB School of Nursing alumna and Army ROTC cadet, has been selected as the No. 1 nurse cadet in 6th Brigade, receiving the Association of the United States Army 2026 Danielle Rodondi Cadet Nurse Excellence Award.
UAB expands access to higher education by offering free applications for undergraduate prospects.
UAB researchers are investigating the causes of rising childhood myopia using sensor-enabled glasses to study visual environments, aiming to improve early detection, prevention and personalized treatment of nearsightedness.
This signature scholarship fundraiser invests in the next generation of Blazers. Get a sneak peek at featured items up for auction during a virtual preview Oct. 27.
The UAB CARES Center awarded four pilot projects addressing tobacco cessation, indoor air quality, physical activity and financial hardship to reduce cancer disparities in Alabama.
This meta-theatrical drama by Jackie Sibblies Drury tells the story of six actors wrestling with the history of colonial genocide in Namibia and its impact on human relations in the present day.
The 2026 Blazer Bridge Fund winners include seven innovative projects from across UAB.
The UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine is celebrating the anniversary of the couple’s transformational $100 million gift and the legacy it has created in healthcare, education, biomedical innovation and community development.
UAB researchers and collaborators are conducting an innovative first-in-human clinical trial, dosing the world’s first patient with an investigational gene therapy designed to advance research and healthcare for individuals with inherited, BAG3-associated dilated cardiomyopathy.
A UAB expert shares how diet and nutrient-rich foods can support bone health, reduce hot flashes, maintain muscle mass and improve overall well-being during menopause.
Logan Hames, an alumnus and videographer from UAB, shares his story from diagnosis to remission after battling T-lymphoblastic lymphoma and leukemia as an adolescent and young adult patient, hoping to inspire conversation and raise cancer awareness in the community.
UAB awarded grant to co-lead national center to train dental providers in tooth-preserving procedure
The NIH-funded National Dental Practice Training Center will be led by researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry and the University of Texas at San Antonio School of Dentistry, focusing on pulpotomy treatment.
A multi-institutional, UAB-led study found that pathologists can reliably distinguish the spectrum of HER2-negative breast cancer subtypes, strengthening the evaluation of how HER2-targeted therapies can improve patient treatment.
UAB is the highest-ranked school for social mobility in Alabama and is the second-highest-ranked public school in Alabama.
As the inaugural participant in the Heersink Student Mobility Program, McMaster University graduate student Dua Khan spent 10 weeks at UAB exploring community health, cancer disparities research and clinical medicine, gaining a broader understanding of how research, patient care and community engagement intersect to improve health outcomes.
UAB will host its Fall 2026 Service Learning and Undergraduate Research Expo from Nov. 30-Dec. 4.
The treatment is designed to redirect a patient’s own immune system to attack cancer cells, potentially opening a new chapter in ovarian cancer treatment.
A UAB expert encourages getting a flu shot in September, October or early November to reduce the risk of illness, prevent severe flu complications and protect vulnerable individuals throughout the winter months.
Connect with nature and learn about environmental stewardship and sustainability at this free community event, with live music, local vendors and community organizations.
Enjoy a free, family-friendly afternoon of Halloween fun, creativity and art.