As our beloved dragon prepares to celebrate his 30th birthday in January, we look at what it means to be Blaze—and how our spirit teams ensure we have the coolest mascot in the country.

UAB experts share how even small periods of time spent with nature can make significant improvements in wellbeing.

Since late 2023, UAB has been presented with some of the most complex obstetrics cases in the country. Learn how interdisciplinary teams ensured safe and happy deliveries for these families.

While red brick remains a trademark of UAB’s buildings, newer structures use advanced glass that enhances light, safety, and energy efficiency.

Meet alumnus Hafiz Chandiwala, executive vice president and chief administrative officer for Coca-Cola Bottling Company United in Birmingham.

UAB alumna and Georgia Power CEO Kim Greene continues to give back to her alma mater.

They may be new to UAB Medicine, but the chaplains of UAB St. Vincent’s are still following their original mission.

A re-envisioned simulator lab opens new avenues for an interdisciplinary team of UAB researchers.

Meet UAB Health System Chief Executive Officer and Birmingham native Dawn Bulgarella, who's uniquely equipped to lead.

Learn how UAB developed a plan to recruit the best neuroscientists in the nation.

UAB's Facilities Division ensures that the campus built environment is safe, efficient, engaging, and reflective of our institutional values.

UAB Spiritual Health has expanded their mission to support staff in addition to patients and families.

Jim and Tina Braziel hand-built their cabin from found materials, the published a book of poetry about their experience.

In the waning moments of an Australian winter day last July, Alan Franks ended up surrounded by curious kangaroos. Franks, a filmmaker, assistant professor in the Department of Communication Studies and director of the department’s broadcasting program, is attracted to ecosystems in danger and the people fighting to preserve them.

It seems obvious today, but in 2013, the idea of a multi-disciplinary arts in medicine program that was designed to improve patient experiences and outcomes was pretty unusual.

Back in January 2014, excitement was running high ahead of the grand opening of UAB’s Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts.